Gray Area 7052 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AFA696, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazy Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFA696 · 7052
Gray Area
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Gray Area in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gray Area in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGray Area
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyHazy Gray
Hazy Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Potter'S Clay Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Bristol Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Khaki
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chateau
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smoked Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Artemis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Langdon Dove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Well-Crafted
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gray Area
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gray Area
#AFA696
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gray Area
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gray Area 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 Gray Area.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gray Area — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gray Area have?
Gray Area 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 Gray Area in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gray Area from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gray Area are Hazy Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Potter'S Clay Beige by PPG (a near-identical match), Bristol Beige by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gray Area'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 Gray Area?
Gray Area has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gray Area's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.