Breezy 7616 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A0AEAF, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waterby from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A0AEAF · 7616
Breezy
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Breezy Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0AEAF
RGB160, 174, 175
Estimated LRV40.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
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 →
Waterby
Vista Paint
#A0ADAD
Close digital match
Blue Arrow
Valspar
#A0B0B1
Close digital match
Polaris
PPG
#A0AEAD
Close digital match
Citadel Blue
Hirshfield's
#9EABAD
Close digital match
Portsmouth Bay
Behr
#A0ACAE
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Mission Bay Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#9BA9AB
Close digital match
Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
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Nimbus Gray
Benjamin Moore
#A2B1B5
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Timber Wolf
Dutch Boy
#A7B4B6
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Chambray Blue
Kilz
#A7B9BF
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Sardine
Farrow & Ball
#90A3A6
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Colors That Work With Breezy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Breezy
#A0AEAF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8596AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Breezy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Breezy Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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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Breezy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Breezy have?
Breezy by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Breezy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Breezy are Waterby by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Blue Arrow by Valspar (a close digital match), Polaris by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Breezy'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 Breezy?
Breezy has a estimated lightness value of 40.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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