Sherwin Williams

Peppercorn

SW 7674

Peppercorn is deep charcoal rather than flat black. Its softened blue undertone becomes clearest beside warm finishes. With an LRV of 10, it absorbs the majority of light, making it effective for accent walls, cabinetry, exterior doors, and areas where strong contrast is needed.

Pure White or Extra White makes a sharp border. Repose Gray and Gray Screen offer mid-tone transitions, while Rosemary or Pewter Green adds a muted green counterpoint.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 7674

Collection

Top 50 Colors, Finest Whites & Neutrals (Cool Neutrals), Colormix Forecast 2024 (a Gather of Deeps & Darks), Gallery Series, Top Exterior Colors, Pottery Barn Kids Collection 2024, Pottery Barn Teen Collection 2024, Urban Color Scheme 1, Cool Scheme, Wynd

Peppercorn in Real Homes (38 Photos)

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Peppercorn 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 Peppercorn under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Peppercorn under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

0°

Red Family

Lightness

35%

Dark

Saturation

0%

Near Neutral

LRV

10.0
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
#585858
RGB Decimal
88, 88, 88
RGB Percent
34.5%, 34.5%, 34.5%
HSL
0.0, 0.0%, 34.5%
HSV
0.0, 0.0%, 34.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 65.5%
YIQ
88.0, -0.0, -0.0
XYZ
9.28, 9.76, 10.63
CIE Lab
37.41, 0.00, -0.00
CIE Luv
37.41, 0.00, -0.01
Hunter Lab
31.24, 0.00, -0.00
Decimal
5789784

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel