Earl Grey by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Earl Grey

32%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Earl Grey 7660 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #969A96, LRV 32 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kick the Can from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

More about Earl Grey

Earl Grey is a deeper, cool mid-gray at LRV 32 with a soft blue base — a mid-tone gray with real depth and a slightly moody, sophisticated character. It's the choice for a cool gray with genuine presence on an accent wall, cabinetry, or an exterior.

At this depth it reads darker and bluer in low light, so sample in place. It pairs with crisp white trim and cool-toned finishes. Benjamin Moore Rainstorm is its closest cross-brand match, with Behr Puddle close.

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Earl Grey Technical Profile

HEX Code#969A96
RGB150, 154, 150
LRV31.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Earl Grey in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsEarl Grey
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsKick the Can

Kick the Can

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rainstorm

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Signal Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Husky Gray

PPG

Nearly identical

Puddle

Behr

Nearly identical

Pussy Willow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Stone Mason Gray

Valspar

Very similar

Serving Platter

Kilz

Very similar

Smoky Tone

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Smoky Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Metal .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Earl Grey

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Earl Grey

#969A96

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD99

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Earl Grey

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Signal Grey

Complement

Stone Grey

Earl Grey Room Palettes

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

Walls

Kingston

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Stay in Lime

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur de Sel

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hibiscus

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Earl Grey.

Tin Lizzie

Sherwin-Williams · 9163

#939591

Summit Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7669

#959491

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Polished Concrete

Sherwin-Williams · 9167

#9E9793

Bedrock

Sherwin-Williams · 9563

#9E9D99

Illusive Green

Sherwin-Williams · 9164

#92948D

More gray colors from other brands

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

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Earl Grey — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Earl Grey have?
Earl Grey by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) 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 Earl Grey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Earl Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earl Grey are Kick the Can by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Concrete Jungle by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Light Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Earl Grey'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 Earl Grey?
Earl Grey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.8, 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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