Paint Color Lab Functional Gray SW 7024
Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray (SW 7024) has an LRV of 37; Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) is its closest match at ΔE 2.0.
- LRV
- 37light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #ABA39A
- RGB
- 171, 163, 154
- CIE Lab
- 67.4 / 1.3 / 5.7D65, from hex
- Depth
- Mid-tone
Closest matches to Functional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked Oyster Valspar 6005-1C | Valspar | 36.29 | 2.0 | close, visible side by side |
| Perfect Taupe Behr PPU18-13 | Behr | 42 | 3.0 | close, visible side by side |
| Stonehenge Greige PPG 1024-5 | PPG | 34 | 3.6 | close, visible side by side |
| Ivory Brown Valspar 6006-1C | Valspar | 42.19 | 4.9 | similar, clearly different |
| Pashmina BM AF-100 | Benjamin Moore | 44.2 | 5.5 | similar, clearly different |
| Ghost Writer PPG 1007-3 | PPG | 48 | 5.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Jungle Camouflage Behr N350-4 | Behr | 38 | 5.9 | similar, clearly different |
| Thunder BM AF-685 | Benjamin Moore | 47.58 | 6.1 | similar, clearly different |
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Functional Gray on a wall
About Functional Gray
Functional Gray LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray (SW 7024) has an LRV of 37, which places it in the mid-tone range. Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of visible light a color reflects, with lower values indicating darker appearances. At this level, Functional Gray reflects less light than a typical light neutral but more than a deep charcoal. Its color family is greige, a blend of gray and beige characteristics. The calculated undertone is warm yellow, which can influence how the color appears beside cooler grays or crisp white trim. In north-facing rooms, daylight often makes warm undertones less apparent; south-facing light can bring them forward. Because surrounding materials affect color perception, test a sample near the flooring, cabinetry, and trim that will remain in the room.
Functional Gray in other brands
Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) is the nearest listed cross-brand match, with an LRV of 36.29 and a ΔE of 2.0. A ΔE between 2 and 4 indicates a close match that remains visibly different when the colors sit side by side. Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has an LRV of 42.0 and a ΔE of 3.0, making it another close option with greater light reflectance. PPG Stonehenge Greige (PPG1024-5) measures 34.0 LRV and has a ΔE of 3.6. Its lower LRV indicates a darker result by reflectance. Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C), with an LRV of 42.19 and a ΔE of 4.9, is only similar rather than a close measured match. Compare physical samples because related greige colors can still differ noticeably in undertone.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) has an LRV of 39, two points above Functional Gray, and a ΔE of 1.9. It is slightly lighter by LRV and very close by measured color difference. Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige (SW 7031) shares an LRV of 37 and has a ΔE of 2.0, so its measured reflectance is the same even though its color differs visibly. Sherwin-Williams Ellie Gray (SW 7650), at LRV 40 and ΔE 3.9, reflects more light and has a close but noticeable difference. Sherwin-Williams Amazing Gray (SW 7044) has an LRV of 47 and a ΔE of 5.3, making it lighter and only similar in color. A higher-LRV alternative may suit a room where more reflected light is needed. Test the darker and lighter options beside the same trim before deciding.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Functional 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.