Ref. #827466 · 7514
Foothills
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Foothills Technical Profile
What color is Foothills? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #827466. Colors similar to Foothills include PPG Wicker Basket, PPG Clam Shell, Benjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet. Foothills has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Foothills creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Foothills pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Foothills
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Foothills
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Foothills
#827466
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4A477
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Foothills
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Foothills 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 Foothills.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Foothills — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Foothills have?
Foothills by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Foothills from other brands?
The closest matches are Wicker Basket by PPG (#847567), Clam Shell by PPG (#827566), Chocolate Velvet by Benjamin Moore (#867668). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Foothills?
Foothills has an LRV of 18.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Foothills's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.