Paint Color Lab Gauntlet Gray SW 7019
Sherwin-Williams Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019) has an LRV of 17 and most closely matches Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray (HC-167), with ΔE 3.7.
- LRV
- 17light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Subtle warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #78736E
- RGB
- 120, 115, 110
- CIE Lab
- 48.7 / 1.0 / 3.5D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Gauntlet Gray in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Gray BM HC-167 | Benjamin Moore | 18.8 | 3.7 | close, visible side by side |
| Kendall Charcoal BM HC-166 | Benjamin Moore | 14.61 | 5.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Almost Charcoal Valspar 4008-2B | Valspar | 15.93 | 6.0 | similar, clearly different |
| Warm Eucalyptus Valspar 8004-28F | Valspar | 21 | 8.3 | same family only |
| Knight's Armor PPG 1001-6 | PPG | 11 | 9.5 | same family only |
| Muted Sage Behr N350-5 | Behr | 28 | 12.3 | same family only |
| Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5 | Behr | 23 | 12.6 | same family only |
| Gray Heron PPG 1033-5 | PPG | 28 | 13.0 | same family only |
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Gauntlet Gray on a wall
About Gauntlet Gray
Gauntlet Gray LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019) has an LRV of 17, placing it in the dark range. Light Reflectance Value measures how much visible light a color reflects, on a scale from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white. At 17, Gauntlet Gray reflects relatively little light, so it can make walls appear deeper and may require additional lighting in rooms with limited daylight. Its greige classification places it between gray and beige, while its calculated undertone is subtly warm, with a yellow influence. That warmth can become more noticeable beside cooler whites or in certain lighting conditions.
Gauntlet Gray in other brands
Benjamin Moore Amherst Gray (HC-167) is the closest listed cross-brand match, with an LRV of 18.8 and a ΔE of 3.7. A ΔE between 2 and 4 indicates a close match that remains visibly different when samples sit side by side. Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) has an LRV of 14.61 and a ΔE of 5.8, making it similar rather than closely matched. Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) records an LRV of 15.93 and a ΔE of 6.0. These alternatives differ more noticeably, even though their lower LRVs place them in a comparable depth range. Compare physical samples under the room’s actual lighting before choosing a substitute.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Porpoise (SW 7047) has an LRV of 13, making it darker than Gauntlet Gray. Its ΔE of 6.1 indicates a noticeable color difference as well as a change in depth. Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068), also at LRV 13, is another darker option, with a ΔE of 7.1. These lower-reflectance colors may suit spaces where deeper walls are desired, provided the lighting supports them. Sherwin-Williams Cityscape (SW 7067) has an LRV of 22, so it reflects more light and offers a lighter alternative. Sherwin-Williams Retreat (SW 6207), at LRV 21, is also lighter, although its ΔE of 8.1 signals a substantial color difference. Test samples on multiple walls because daylight direction and artificial lighting can change how warm gray undertones appear.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Gauntlet Gray.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.