Sherwin-Williams Special Gray: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 19

Special Gray (SW 6277) is a dark cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 19.1 (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 Special Gray (100% match).

Compare Special Gray with other brands

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LRV

19.1 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6277

HEX

#7B787D

RGB

123, 120, 125

HSL

276°, 2%, 48%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Special Gray in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Before the Storm Sherwin-Williams · SW 9564 · LRV 18

Sensuous Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 7081 · LRV 21

Westchester Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 2849 · LRV 19

Exclusive Plum Sherwin-Williams · SW 6263 · LRV 16

Soulmate Sherwin-Williams · SW 6270 · LRV 20

Downing Slate Sherwin-Williams · SW 2819 · LRV 21

Grapy Sherwin-Williams · SW 7629 · LRV 16

Scattered Showers Sherwin-Williams · SW 9559 · LRV 22

Special Gray FAQ

What undertone does Special Gray have?

Special Gray is a dark cool gray with a subtle violet 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 Special Gray?

Special Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 19.1 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 Special Gray in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Special Gray (HGSW6277), 100%; Valspar: Night on the Moors (8004-1E), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Tempest (AF-590), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Tarnished Silver (DE6355), 96%; PPG: Magic Dust (PPG13-24), 95%; Glidden: Magic Dust (PPG13-24), 94%; Behr: Liquid Mercury (N510-5), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 88%. 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 Special Gray?

The HEX code of Special Gray (SW 6277) is #7B787D, RGB 123, 120, 125. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.