Paint Color Lab Grizzle Gray SW 7068
Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) has an LRV of 13; Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is its closest match at ΔE 1.8.
- LRV
- 13light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Neutralcalculated from Lab
- Hex
- #636562
- RGB
- 99, 101, 98
- CIE Lab
- 42.5 / -1.4 / 1.4D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Grizzle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Charcoal BM HC-166 | Benjamin Moore | 14.61 | 1.8 | very close |
| Knight's Armor PPG 1001-6 | PPG | 11 | 3.5 | close, visible side by side |
| Almost Charcoal Valspar 4008-2B | Valspar | 15.93 | 4.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Iron Mountain BM 2134-30 | Benjamin Moore | 10.96 | 6.1 | similar, clearly different |
| Flora Valspar 5004-2C | Valspar | 9.3 | 7.9 | same family only |
| Midnight Blue Behr N480-7 | Behr | 9 | 8.8 | same family only |
| Azalea Leaf PPG 1149-6 | PPG | 13 | 11.0 | same family only |
| Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5 | Behr | 23 | 14.5 | same family only |
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Grizzle Gray on a wall
About Grizzle Gray
Grizzle Gray LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) has an LRV of 13, a dark depth, and a gray color family. Its calculated Lab undertone is neutral. Light Reflectance Value measures how much visible light a painted surface reflects. Lower values indicate less reflection, so an LRV of 13 places Grizzle Gray among dark colors. On a wall, it will generally reflect less available light than a gray with an LRV of 30 or higher. Its neutral undertone distinguishes its calculated color direction from shades identified with green or blue undertones.
Room orientation and nearby finishes can influence how neutral gray appears. North-facing rooms typically receive cooler daylight, while south-facing rooms tend to receive warmer light. Check a sample against flooring and cabinetry, and view it in daylight and after dark. Pale trim provides a stronger edge against dark walls. A similar-depth trim color reduces contrast and makes the transition between surfaces less pronounced.
Grizzle Gray in other brands
Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) has an LRV of 14.61 and a ΔE of 1.8, making it the closest listed alternative. PPG Knight’s Armor (PPG1001-6) has an LRV of 11 and a ΔE of 3.5. Valspar Almost Charcoal (4008-2B) has an LRV of 15.93 and a ΔE of 4.8. Their light-reflectance values range from slightly below to slightly above Grizzle Gray’s LRV of 13.
ΔE expresses the measured color difference. Under 1 means near-identical, 1 to 2 means very close, 2 to 4 means close but visibly different side by side, and over 4 means only similar. Kendall Charcoal is a very close match by this measure. Knight’s Armor is close but visibly different, while Almost Charcoal is similar rather than a close match. Always compare samples in the same lighting before choosing a substitute.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019) has an LRV of 17, making it lighter by LRV, with a ΔE of 7.1. It offers a comparison for anyone considering a modest increase in reflected light. Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green (SW 6208) has an LRV of 12 and a ΔE of 3.9, making it slightly darker by LRV. Sherwin-Williams Porpoise (SW 7047) has an LRV of 13 and a ΔE of 5.4, matching Grizzle Gray’s listed LRV.
Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674) has an LRV of 10 and a ΔE of 5.1, so it is darker by LRV. These alternatives have different measured color distances, even where their LRVs are close. Compare them with the same trim and finish, since sheen can change how much light a painted surface reflects.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Grizzle 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.