Sherwin Williams

Pussywillow

SW 7643

Pussywillow (SW) is a mid-tone gray with stone and warm beige undertones, identified by hex #B2ADA4. It carries an LRV of 42, positioning it as a medium-reflectance neutral that neither absorbs nor reflects light excessively. The stone undertone adds a degree of warmth uncommon in standard grays.

Within the Sherwin-Williams catalog, it coordinates with Accessible Beige, Aesthetic White, Naval, Dovetail, and Sea Salt. These pairings accommodate both tonal and contrasting schemes, making Pussywillow functional across living areas and communal spaces.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 7643

Collection

Timeless Colors, Color ID (Creative), Living Well (Unwind), Embassy Suites by Hilton Scheme 1, Exterior Scheme 1, Hampton by Hilton Scheme 1

Pussywillow in Real Homes (11 Photos)

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Pussywillow 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 Pussywillow under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Pussywillow under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

42.0
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
#B2ADA4
RGB Decimal
178, 173, 164
RGB Percent
69.8%, 67.8%, 64.3%
HSL
38.6, 8.3%, 67.1%
HSV
38.6, 7.9%, 69.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 2.8%, 7.9%, 30.2%
YIQ
173.5, 5.9, -1.8
XYZ
40.00, 42.03, 41.13
CIE Lab
70.89, 0.17, 5.24
CIE Luv
70.89, 3.43, 7.54
Hunter Lab
64.83, 0.15, 4.60
Decimal
11709860

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