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Sherwin-Williams Gibraltar

SW 6257 · #626970 · LRV 13.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Crucible is a 98% match

Gibraltar (SW 6257) is a dark cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 13.9 (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 Valspar Crucible (98% match).

Compare Gibraltar with other brands

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LRV

13.9 · Dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6257

HEX

#626970

RGB

98, 105, 112

HSL

210°, 7%, 41%

Family

Grays

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Gibraltar FAQ

What undertone does Gibraltar have?

Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar?

Gibraltar has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.9 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 Gibraltar in other brands?

Valspar: Crucible (4006-2B), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Ocean Floor (1630), 97%; Behr: Summer Storm (PPU26-22), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Wall Street (HGSW7665), 97%; PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 96%; Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Fossilized Wood (DESS35), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), 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 Gibraltar?

The HEX code of Gibraltar (SW 6257) is #626970, RGB 98, 105, 112. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.