Paint Color Lab Mega Greige SW 7031
Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige (SW 7031) has an LRV of 37 and closely matches Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C).
- LRV
- 37light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #ADA295
- RGB
- 173, 162, 149
- CIE Lab
- 67.2 / 1.7 / 8.2D65, from hex
- Depth
- Mid-tone
Closest matches to Mega Greige 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 | 0.3 | near-identical |
| Stonehenge Greige PPG 1024-5 | PPG | 34 | 2.4 | close, visible side by side |
| Perfect Taupe Behr PPU18-13 | Behr | 42 | 2.9 | close, visible side by side |
| Ivory Brown Valspar 6006-1C | Valspar | 42.19 | 3.6 | close, visible side by side |
| Pashmina BM AF-100 | Benjamin Moore | 44.2 | 5.0 | similar, clearly different |
| Jungle Camouflage Behr N350-4 | Behr | 38 | 5.7 | similar, clearly different |
| Ghost Writer PPG 1007-3 | PPG | 48 | 6.4 | similar, clearly different |
| Thunder BM AF-685 | Benjamin Moore | 47.58 | 6.6 | similar, clearly different |
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Mega Greige on a wall
About Mega Greige
Mega Greige LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Mega Greige (SW 7031) has an LRV of 37, placing it in the mid-tone range. Its greige color family combines gray and beige characteristics, while its calculated warm yellow undertone can influence how it appears under different lighting. An LRV of 37 means the color reflects less light than a light neutral, so it can create more visual depth on walls. Mega Greige may appear different across a room as daylight shifts and artificial lighting changes. North-facing light can make warm undertones more noticeable against cooler daylight, while stronger southern exposure may change their balance. Compare a sample with nearby flooring and trim before choosing a wall color.
Mega Greige in other brands
Valspar Smoked Oyster (6005-1C) is the closest listed cross-brand match, with an LRV of 36.29 and ΔE 0.3. That difference is near-identical by the supplied measurement. PPG Stonehenge Greige (PPG1024-5), at LRV 34 and ΔE 2.4, is close but visibly different side by side. Behr Perfect Taupe (PPU18-13) has an LRV of 42 and ΔE 2.9, also indicating a close but visible difference. Valspar Ivory Brown (6006-1C), with LRV 42.19 and ΔE 3.6, remains within the close category. Benjamin Moore Pashmina (AF-100) has an LRV of 44.2 and ΔE 5.0, making it only similar rather than a close match. ΔE describes measured color difference, not how a paint performs or finishes.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray (SW 7024) shares Mega Greige’s LRV of 37, so it is neither lighter nor darker by reflectance. Its ΔE of 2.0 indicates a very close measured color. Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017), with LRV 39 and ΔE 3.2, is lighter by LRV and close but visibly different. Sherwin-Williams Balanced Beige (SW 7037) has an LRV of 46, while Sherwin-Williams Amazing Gray (SW 7044) has an LRV of 47. Both are lighter and have ΔE values above 4. These higher-LRV options may suit spaces where greater light reflection is desired, while Mega Greige’s lower LRV provides more depth. Compare samples at different times of day, and use sheen consistently when evaluating subtle differences.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Mega Greige.
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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.