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Sherwin-Williams Serious Gray

SW 6256 · #7D848B · LRV 22.7

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Serious Gray is a 100% match

Serious Gray (SW 6256) is a dark cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 22.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Serious Gray (100% match).

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LRV

22.7 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6256

HEX

#7D848B

RGB

125, 132, 139

HSL

210°, 6%, 52%

Family

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Serious Gray FAQ

What undertone does Serious Gray have?

Serious Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Serious Gray?

Serious Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 22.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Serious Gray in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Serious Gray (HGSW6256), 100%; PPG: Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5), 96%; Valspar: Nuts and Bolts (8004-46E), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Dior Gray (2133-40), 95%; Glidden: Victorian Pewter (PPG1013-5), 95%; Behr: Mission Control (N530-5), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Winding Road (DEFD61), 94%; Farrow & Ball: De Nimes (No. 299), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Serious Gray?

The HEX code of Serious Gray (SW 6256) is #7D848B, RGB 125, 132, 139. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.