Worldly Gray SW 7043

Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043) LRV and undertone

Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray (SW 7043) has an LRV of 57, placing it in the mid-tone range of the greige color family. Light reflectance value describes how much visible light a surface reflects. At 57, Worldly Gray reflects more light than a darker mid-tone but less than a pale neutral or white. Its calculated undertone is warm yellow, and its hex value is #CEC6BB. The greige classification indicates a color positioned between gray and beige.

Warmth may become more apparent in direct southern daylight, while north-facing rooms can make yellow undertones appear less pronounced. Worldly Gray can provide a moderate contrast with bright white trim, depending on the trim’s own undertone and reflectance. Nearby wood, tile, and fabrics also affect the way a greige reads. For a reliable comparison, paint a sample on more than one wall and view it at different times of day before choosing a finish.

Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray in other brands

Behr Wheat Bread (720C-3) has an LRV of 56 and a ΔE of 1.0, making it a very close measured match. Valspar Heritage Gray (7007-24), at ΔE 1.5, and Behr Tranquil Gray (DC-007), at ΔE 1.9, are also very close. PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3) has an LRV of 60 and a ΔE of 2.0, placing it in the close-but-visible category when compared side by side.

Benjamin Moore Collingwood (OC-28) has a ΔE of 2.3, while Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172) measures 2.4. Both are close alternatives with potential visible differences. Valspar Warm Putty (6006-1A), at ΔE 3.0, is also close but more distinct. PPG Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) has a ΔE of 4.3, so it is only similar rather than a close match. ΔE compares measured color difference; it does not guarantee identical appearance across paint finishes or lighting conditions.

Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives

Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) has an LRV of 60, three points above Worldly Gray, and a ΔE of 1.5. Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige (SW 7036), at LRV 58 and ΔE 1.7, is one point lighter. Both may suit rooms where slightly higher reflectance is preferred while retaining a mid-tone neutral.

Sherwin-Williams Useful Gray (SW 7050) has an LRV of 59, two points above Worldly Gray, with a ΔE of 2.2. For a darker alternative, Sherwin-Williams Colonnade Gray (SW 7641) has an LRV of 53 and a ΔE of 1.9. Its lower reflectance can help establish stronger contrast against lighter walls or trim. Compare dried samples with the room’s fixed finishes, and use the same sheen when judging subtle differences.

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