Paint Color Lab Ellie Gray SW 7650
Sherwin-Williams Ellie Gray (SW 7650) has an LRV of 40; PPG Flagstone (PPG1001-4) is its closest match at ΔE 2.9.
- LRV
- 40light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Subtle warm (yellow)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #AAA9A4
- RGB
- 170, 169, 164
- CIE Lab
- 69.2 / -0.6 / 2.7D65, from hex
- Depth
- Mid-tone
Closest matches to Ellie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstone PPG 1001-4 | PPG | 41 | 2.9 | close, visible side by side |
| Granite Dust Valspar 5006-1C | Valspar | 48.11 | 4.6 | similar, clearly different |
| Boothbay Gray BM HC-165 | Benjamin Moore | 43.26 | 4.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Coventry Gray BM HC-169 | Benjamin Moore | 48.18 | 4.8 | similar, clearly different |
| Ghost Writer PPG 1007-3 | PPG | 48 | 4.9 | similar, clearly different |
| Perfect Taupe Behr PPU18-13 | Behr | 42 | 5.0 | similar, clearly different |
| Smoked Oyster Valspar 6005-1C | Valspar | 36.29 | 5.7 | similar, clearly different |
| Jungle Camouflage Behr N350-4 | Behr | 38 | 6.1 | similar, clearly different |
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Ellie Gray on a wall
About Ellie Gray
Ellie Gray LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Ellie Gray (SW 7650) has an LRV of 40, placing it in the mid-tone range. Light Reflectance Value measures the proportion of visible light a color reflects. This value gives Ellie Gray less reflectance than lighter neutrals but more than darker gray options. Its color family is gray, and its calculated undertone is subtly warm yellow. That underlying warmth may become more noticeable beside cooler whites or blue-based colors, although the surrounding palette and light source also affect perception. North-facing rooms often receive cooler daylight, while south-facing rooms tend to bring out warm components. For a reliable assessment, place a sample on more than one wall and compare it with the room’s existing finishes. This helps distinguish the paint’s underlying color from changes caused by lighting.
Ellie Gray in other brands
PPG Flagstone (PPG1001-4) is the closest listed cross-brand alternative, with an LRV of 41.0 and a ΔE of 2.9. A ΔE between 2 and 4 indicates a close match, although the difference remains visible side by side. Valspar Granite Dust (5006-1C) has an LRV of 48.11 and a ΔE of 4.6, making it lighter by reflectance but only similar in measured color. Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray (HC-165), at LRV 43.26 and ΔE 4.8, is also only similar. Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray (HC-169) has an LRV of 48.18 and a ΔE of 4.8. These options vary in both reflectance and measured color distance. When choosing a substitute, compare dried samples under the same light rather than relying on a name or LRV alone.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Dorian Gray (SW 7017) has an LRV of 39, one point below Ellie Gray, with a ΔE of 2.5. It is slightly darker by reflectance and has a close but visible color difference. Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray (SW 7024), at LRV 37 and ΔE 3.9, is darker and also differs visibly. Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bay (SW 6206) has an LRV of 44 and a ΔE of 4.8, making it lighter by reflectance but only similar in measured color. Sherwin-Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016), at LRV 48 and ΔE 4.9, reflects more light and is likewise only similar. Higher-LRV options can help when you want walls to reflect more available light. Lower-LRV choices may provide greater visual depth. Test each color with the intended trim and sheen before selecting a final finish.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Ellie 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.