Sherwin Williams

Earl Grey

SW 7660

Earl Grey (SW, hex #969A96) is a cool neutral gray with charcoal and green undertones, measured at an LRV of 32. The green influence is subtle but distinguishes it from purely blue-based or neutral grays, particularly under natural daylight. At its mid-range reflectance, it provides moderate depth without overwhelming a space.

Sherwin-Williams pairings include Passive, Uncertain Gray, Tricorn Black, Sea Salt, and Rainwashed, supporting both closely related tonal groupings and high-contrast applications.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 7660

Earl Grey in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Earl Grey under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Earl Grey under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Green

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

120°

Green Family

Lightness

60%

Medium

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

32.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#969A96

RGB Decimal

150, 154, 150

RGB Percent

58.8%, 60.4%, 58.8%

HSL

120.0, 1.9%, 59.6%

HSV

120.0, 2.6%, 60.4%

CMYK

2.6%, 0.0%, 2.6%, 39.6%

YIQ

152.3, -1.1, -2.1

XYZ

29.64, 31.80, 33.43

CIE Lab

63.17, -2.21, 1.59

CIE Luv

63.17, -2.05, 2.64

Hunter Lab

56.39, -1.91, 1.36

Decimal

9869974

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Earl Grey Euro Gray Gray Gardens Millstone Gray

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Earl Grey Lunar Surface Reflection Blue Kiss

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Earl Grey Moonlit Orchid Plum Shadow Euphoric Lilac

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Earl Grey Puritan Gray Shark Fin Made in the Shade

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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