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Gateway Gray

41%LRV Value
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Gateway Gray 7644 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B2AC9C, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shale Ridge from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gateway Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#B2AC9C
RGB178, 172, 156
LRV41.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Gateway Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gateway 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-WilliamsGateway Gray
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyShale Ridge

Shale Ridge

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mountain Shade

Behr

Nearly identical

Kid Gloves

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Hardwick White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Artemis

Valspar

Nearly identical

Well-Crafted

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Homespun Linen

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Sharkskin

PPG

Nearly identical

Langdon Dove

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Khaki

Kilz

Very similar

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gateway Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gateway Gray

#B2AC9C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gateway Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Terrace Taupe

Complement

Acier Tint

Gateway Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eclipse

Pop

Chamois

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kendal Green

Pop

Clematis

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Gateway Gray.

Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 6164

#B2AC96

Willow Tree

Sherwin-Williams · 7741

#AAAD9C

Pussywillow

Sherwin-Williams · 7643

#B2ADA4

Warm Pewter

Sherwin-Williams · 9572

#B4ADA6

Functional Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7024

#ABA39A

Plymouth Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2852

#B1B695

More gray colors from other brands

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

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Aged Mercury

Dutch Boy · 442-5DB

#867A6F

Marron

Valspar · 1004-9B

#7F6C67

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Gateway Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gateway Gray have?
Gateway 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 Gateway Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gateway Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gateway Gray are Shale Ridge by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mountain Shade by Behr (a near-identical match), Promenade Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gateway 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 Gateway Gray?
Gateway Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.4, 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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