Foggy Day 6235 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #727C7F, LRV 20 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Swell from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #727C7F · 6235
Foggy Day
20%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Foggy Day Technical Profile
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Foggy Day in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Foggy Day in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsFoggy Day
Nearly identical
BehrOcean Swell
Ocean Swell
Behr
Nearly identical
Rhinoceros
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Phantom
PPG
Nearly identical
Deco Gray
Valspar
Very similar
Wolf Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rio Bravo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Classic Movie
Kilz
Very similar
Industrialized
Dutch Boy
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Polar Pond
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Foggy Day
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Foggy Day
#727C7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C88A8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Foggy Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Foggy Day 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Foggy Day.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Foggy Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Foggy Day have?
Foggy Day 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 Foggy Day in your own space before committing.
What colors match Foggy Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Foggy Day are Ocean Swell by Behr (a near-identical match), Rhinoceros by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Phantom by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Foggy Day'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 Foggy Day?
Foggy Day has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Foggy Day's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.