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Curio Gray

26%LRV Value
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Curio Gray 24 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #988977, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mouse's Back from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Curio Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#988977
RGB152, 137, 119
LRV25.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Curio Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Curio 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-WilliamsCurio Gray
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallMouse's Back

Mouse's Back

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Sleeping Cabin

Kilz

Nearly identical

Kingsport Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Light Truffle

Behr

Nearly identical

Tropical Tan

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Wild Maitake

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Riverbed's Edge

Valspar

Nearly identical

Roasted Chestnut

PPG

Very similar

Seemingly Perfect

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Whipcord

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pearl Mouse Grey

RAL

Very similar

Nourish .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Curio Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Curio Gray

#988977

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Curio Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Ethiopia

Complement

Stormy Sky Blue

Curio Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dazzle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Curio Gray.

Tavern Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 7508

#9C8A79

Dusted Truffle

Sherwin-Williams · 9083

#9C8373

Timeless Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 9579

#908379

Sandy Ridge

Sherwin-Williams · 7535

#A18E77

Zinc Luster

Sherwin-Williams · 9514

#8C8373

Hardware

Sherwin-Williams · 6172

#8B8372

More gray colors from other brands

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

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Curio Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Curio Gray have?
Curio Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Curio Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Curio Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Curio Gray are Mouse's Back by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Sleeping Cabin by Kilz (a near-identical match), Kingsport Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Curio 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 Curio Gray?
Curio Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, 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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