Sherwin Williams

Gray Clouds

SW 7658

Gray Clouds (SW 7658) is a cool gray with subtle green undertones, registering an LRV of 47. This mid-light value reads as a composed, slightly organic gray, suitable for bedrooms, bathrooms, or open living areas. The green cast is quiet but becomes more visible alongside warmer tones.

Olympus White and Icicle serve as compatible ceiling and trim options that maintain the cool orientation. Naval introduces a deep contrast for doors or accents, while Malted Milk adds warmth. Alabaster provides a crisper trim alternative when slightly more contrast is needed.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 7658

Collection

Cool Neutral Color Scheme 6, Color Palette 07, Exterior Scheme 1, Coastal Scheme, Northeast Scheme 1

Gray Clouds in Real Homes (8 Photos)

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Gray Clouds 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 Gray Clouds under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Gray Clouds under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

60°

Yellow Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

3%

Near Neutral

LRV

47.0
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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
#B7B7B2
RGB Decimal
183, 183, 178
RGB Percent
71.8%, 71.8%, 69.8%
HSL
60.0, 3.4%, 70.8%
HSV
60.0, 2.7%, 71.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.0%, 2.7%, 28.2%
YIQ
182.4, 1.6, -1.6
XYZ
44.50, 47.15, 48.87
CIE Lab
74.28, -0.92, 2.53
CIE Luv
74.28, 0.28, 3.88
Hunter Lab
68.66, -0.85, 2.31
Decimal
12040114

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel