I know you are here means you want something dark grayish color for your Home exterior, maybe for cabinets or accent wall umm maybe for trim? I got ya’ .
In this blog I am sharing my personal experience with clients’ REAL HOME IMAGES with how they feel about Web Gray sw 7075 and also in different lighting conditions what color combination is good for Web gray that you will also Love I am sure………!!!!!
With too many gray shades that look like WEB GRAY but actually are not,i am also writing their comparisons. I hope this will help you.
Just trynna help you so you dont have to read a lot of blogs to solve your queries. Hope you get one Jumbo pack of information in this blog.
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- Chelsea Gray SW 2850 Sherwin-Williams
- Valspar Ashen Gray 6004-1C: Everything You Need to Know
What are the undertones of the Web Gray?
Web Gray is a rich, medium-dark neutral gray with subtle blue undertones. It is definitely a cool gray – even in warm, sunlit rooms it holds a crisp, blue-leaning tone.
What is the LRV of Web Gray?
Its Light Reflectance Value is about 13, so it as the spectrum sits at the end you can feel the darkness of this color gray.
In bright natural light Web Gray can look lighter and show more of its blueness, while in dim or very warm light it may appear a bit more neutral.
Designers note that Web Gray carries a “balanced warmth” yet still clearly favors blue-grey hues.
In short, expect Web Gray to read as a cool, charcoal-toned gray with a hint of slate-blue, and remember that it will look darker in low light and lighter (with the blue undertone more visible) in bright light.
Web Gray in Different Spaces
Web Gray’s depth and hue make it quite versatile in use. For example, accent walls in living rooms or bedrooms painted Web Gray will add drama without feeling harsh. On such a wall, paired with light neutral walls or trim, it creates a cozy, focused backdrop.
Cabinetry and millwork in this color also read as elegant and modern – a Web Gray kitchen island or bathroom vanity (especially with brass or black hardware) feels deep and sophisticated. The image below shows how Web Gray can function as an accent even on a door.
A Web Gray interior door creates crisp contrast against pale walls and stone accents.
Typical uses: It is best option for feature walls, as many designers recommend this too, cabinetry, and exterior trim. It works exceptionally well as a focal wall or built-in island.
An accent wall in a living room as you can see in the picture above or the facade of a kitchen island painted Web Gray adds depth and modern style without overpowering the room.
Likewise, painting exterior siding, shutters or trim in Web Gray gives a home a bold, timeless look. In living or office spaces, Web Gray on walls can create a warm, lodge-like ambiance when paired with wood furniture and soft lighting.
In all cases, Web Gray blends beautifully with both bright white accents (to pop its depth) and with warm neutrals (to soften its coolness).
Web Gray in bedrooms and livingrooms
Web Gray is often used on cabinets or doors (as above), on fireplace walls, or as kitchen islands. It pairs well with crisp whites and natural materials.
In the living room it can anchor a seating area (especially when balanced by light-colored furnishings or rugs).
In bedrooms it makes a cozy statement wall behind the headboard. In any space, be sure to test it: because it is fairly deep, it needs adequate light to avoid looking almost black.
When used thoughtfully, Web Gray feels both modern and inviting, complementing warm woods and metallics.
Exterior with Web Gray
Outdoors, Web Gray can be striking on house exteriors. Its charcoal tone works beautifully against stone or wood siding.
Web Gray siding or trim paired with natural wood accents and white trim can go well without warming up or cooling your exterior, high-contrast palette.
It is often used on front doors or shutters to give curb appeal, again with its cool blue-charcoal tone standing out crisply next to lighter colors.
Coordinating Colors for Web Gray
Web Gray is highly adaptable in palettes. For a soft, neutral scheme, pair it with clean whites and gentle grays: e.g.
Sherwin Alabaster (SW 7008) or Pure White (SW 7005) on walls/trim to brighten and contrast, and use light greiges like Repose Gray (SW 7015) or Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) for adjoining walls to add warmth.
These soft neutrals will make Web Gray appear bold yet balanced.
To go warm or muted, you might also complement it with earthy tans or greige tones (think Accessible Beige SW 7036 or Balanced Beige SW 7037) – these muted tones soften the coolness of Web Gray.
For bold contrast, introduce richer or brighter accents. Deep jewel tones like Sherwin Naval (SW 6244, a navy blue) or Ripe Olive (SW 6209, a dark green) make a dramatic pairing against Web Gray.
Even stronger pops – for example a chair or accessory in Real Red (SW 6868) or Goldenrod (SW 6677) – create a lively, modern look.
In summary, Web Gray can sit within a muted palette (whites, light grays, warm neutrals) for a calm look, or be the anchor in a vibrant scheme with deep blues/greens or bright accents for high drama.
Sherwin Wall Street vs Web Gray
Wall Street (SW 7665) is very similar to Web Gray but is a bit lighter and cooler. Wall Street’s LRV is about 14.9 compared to Web Gray’s 13.1.
Technically Wall Street is slightly more saturated (bluer) and is labeled a “cool” tone, whereas Web Gray is nearly neutral-cool.
In a side-by-side comparison, Wall Street will appear just a hair brighter and more vividly blue-gray, while Web Gray is marginally darker.
Web Gray vs Peppercorn
Web Gray is considerably lighter than Peppercorn. Peppercorn (SW 7674) is a very deep charcoal with LRV around 10, whereas Web Gray’s LRV is 13. In fact, Web Gray is literally brighter on the spectrum –
I noted that “Web Gray…is lighter than Peppercorn, with an LRV of 13”. Visually, Web Gray shows its blue undertone more readily (it’s a true blue-gray), while Peppercorn looks like a soft black/charcoal that can sometimes flash purple or blue in strong light.
Web Gray vs Sherwin Cyberspace
Web Gray and Cyberspace are adjacent on SW’s color strip. Web Gray (SW 7075) is actually one shade lighter than Cyberspace (SW 7076). In other words, Cyberspace is almost the same deep blue-gray color but a touch darker.
If you love Web Gray’s color but want even more depth, Cyberspace is literally the next step down on the color card.
Web Gray vs Grizzle Gray
Web Gray (SW 7075) and Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) are both dark, cool grays, but Web Gray leans blue. Web Gray is essentially a blue-gray and remains cool under most lighting, whereas Grizzle Gray has a noticeable green-blue undertone.
Both have a similar depth (each around LRV 13), but Web Gray will read slightly bluer and “cleaner,” whereas Grizzle Gray can look a touch warmer/greener in comparison.
FAQ
What is one shade lighter than Sherwin Peppercorn?
The next lighter shade on the Sherwin-Williams strip above Peppercorn (SW 7674) is Grizzle Gray (SW 7068). In fact, Grizzle Gray is just one step up from Peppercorn on the same fan deck, meaning Peppercorn is one shade darker than Grizzle Gray.
Which Sherwin-Williams color is similar to Web Gray?
A near-twin in the SW palette is Night Out (SW 9560) – it has nearly the same deep tone and an LRV of about 14. MatchMyPaintColor.com even lists Night Out as the closest Sherwin equivalent to Web Gray (and LRV 14 vs 13).
In practice, any application using Web Gray would look almost the same with Night Out. (Cross-brand, equivalents suggested include Behr “Binary Star” and Benjamin Moore “Stormy Sky,” but among Sherwin colors, Night Out is the top match.)
