Anonymous 7046 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #817A6E, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Rock from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #817A6E · 7046
Anonymous
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Anonymous
Anonymous is a deep, warm greige-brown at LRV 20 — a grounded, mid-dark neutral with a soft taupe depth. It's the choice when you want a greige with real weight and warmth for an accent wall, cabinetry, or an exterior, rather than a light, recede-into-the-wall neutral.
At this depth it darkens in low light and shows its taupe warmth in good light. It pairs with creamy whites, wood, and warm metals. Benjamin Moore River Silt is its closest cross-brand match.
Anonymous Technical Profile
HEX Code#817A6E
RGB129, 122, 110
Estimated LRV19.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Weathered Rock
Dutch Boy
#817A6E
Close digital match
Fireplace Mantel
Vista Paint
#817A6D
Close digital match
Fireplace Mantel
Hirshfield's
#847C70
Close digital match
River Silt
Benjamin Moore
#837C6E
Close digital match
Eagle Ridge
Behr
#7D776C
Close digital match
Empire
Valspar
#807C72
Close digital match
Shaggy Dog
Dunn-Edwards
#7F7768
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Wildwood
Kilz
#817D72
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Wall Street Grey
PPG
#7B756B
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Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
#898176
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Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
#827462
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Stone .06
Colorhouse
#746D5A
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Colors That Work With Anonymous
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Anonymous
#817A6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1A77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Anonymous
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Anonymous Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Anonymous — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Anonymous have?
Anonymous by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Anonymous from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Anonymous are Weathered Rock by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Fireplace Mantel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hidcote Manor by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Anonymous's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Anonymous?
Anonymous has a estimated lightness value of 19.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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