Gibraltar 6257 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #626970, estimated LRV 14 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Floor from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #626970 · 6257
Gibraltar
14%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gibraltar Technical Profile
HEX Code#626970
RGB98, 105, 112
Estimated LRV13.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Gibraltar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gibraltar
#626970
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A6A9B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gibraltar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gibraltar Room Palettes
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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
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Gibraltar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gibraltar have?
Gibraltar by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gibraltar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gibraltar are Ocean Floor by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Summer Storm by Behr (a close digital match), Murky Depths by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gibraltar'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 Gibraltar?
Gibraltar has a estimated lightness value of 13.9, 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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