Repose Gray SW 7015

Repose Gray LRV and undertone

Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) has an LRV of 58, placing it in the mid-tone depth category. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a color reflects, with 0 representing absolute black and 100 representing pure white. At 58, Repose Gray reflects a moderate amount of light while providing more depth than a high-LRV white. Its color family is greige, which combines characteristics of gray and beige. Its calculated undertone is warm yellow, so the color may look warmer beside cooler grays or whites.

Room orientation affects how that warmth appears. North-facing daylight is generally cooler, while south-facing rooms receive warmer, stronger light for much of the day. Artificial lighting can also shift the perceived color. Before painting an entire room, place a sample on different walls and compare it with the flooring and trim. This helps reveal how changing light affects both its depth and undertone.

Repose Gray in other brands

Behr Dolphin Fin (790C-3) has an LRV of 59.0 and ΔE 0.6, making it a near-identical measured match. Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10) has an LRV of 60.0 and ΔE 1.2, while PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3) has an LRV of 60.0 and ΔE 1.3. Both are very close by ΔE. Valspar Heritage Gray (7007-24), with an LRV of 60.0 and ΔE 1.6, also falls within that range.

Benjamin Moore Collingwood (OC-28) has an LRV of 61.52 and ΔE 1.6, making it another very close option. ΔE expresses measured color difference: values below 1 indicate near-identical colors, while values from 1 to 2 indicate very close matches. These figures do not guarantee identical appearance under different lighting or on different surfaces. Compare real paint samples together before selecting a substitute.

Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives

Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) has an LRV of 60, two points above Repose Gray. Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray (SW 7050), with an LRV of 59, is one point lighter by reflectance. These options may suit rooms where a small increase in reflected light is desired without moving to a much higher LRV. Compare the samples under the same conditions to see whether their color differences matter as much as their brightness.

For a darker alternative, Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043) has an LRV of 57, while Sherwin-Williams Colonnade Gray (SW 7641) has an LRV of 53. The lower reflectance of Colonnade Gray creates a more substantial shift in depth. It may suit a space where a deeper wall color is needed. Check samples beside white trim and nearby finishes, because contrast can make a relatively small LRV difference more noticeable.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Repose Gray.