Gibraltar 6257 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #626970, 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.
Ref. #626970 · 6257
Gibraltar
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Gibraltar Technical Profile
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Gibraltar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gibraltar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGibraltar
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOcean Floor
Ocean Floor
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summer Storm
Behr
Nearly identical
Murky Depths
Kilz
Nearly identical
Whale Watching
Valspar
Nearly identical
Backwater
Vista Paint
Very similar
Stilled Night
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lava Gray
PPG
Very similar
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Made of Steel
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gibraltar
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
Pure 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
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
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More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gibraltar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gibraltar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gibraltar are Ocean Floor by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Summer Storm by Behr (a near-identical match), Murky Depths by Kilz (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gibraltar's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.