Cloak Gray by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Cloak Gray

11%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Cloak Gray 6278 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #605E63, LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thunderous Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cloak Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#605E63
RGB96, 94, 99
LRV11.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Cloak Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cloak Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsCloak Gray
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyThunderous Gray

Thunderous Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Dark Shadows

Behr

Nearly identical

Space

Kilz

Very similar

Five O’Clock Shadow

Vista Paint

Very similar

Gray Flannel

PPG

Very similar

Mythic

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Double Infinity

Valspar

Very similar

Sheet Metal

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Muted Mulberry

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Hopper Head

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Metal .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Graphite Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cloak Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cloak Gray

#605E63

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8E6292

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cloak Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Bracken Slate

Complement

Castlemare

Cloak Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hibiscus

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Baguette

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Outrageous Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cloak Gray.

Midnight

Sherwin-Williams · 6264

#5D5962

Roycroft Pewter

Sherwin-Williams · 2848

#616564

Grizzle Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7068

#636562

Night Owl

Sherwin-Williams · 7061

#63655F

Expressive Plum

Sherwin-Williams · 6271

#695C62

Ripe Berry

Sherwin-Williams · 9689

#5C5666

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Cloak Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cloak Gray have?
Cloak Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cloak Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cloak Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cloak Gray are Thunderous Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Dark Shadows by Behr (a near-identical match), Dark Shadows by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cloak Gray'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 Cloak Gray?
Cloak Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.4, 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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