Ref. #666D69 · 7622
Homburg Gray
15%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Homburg Gray Technical Profile
What color is Homburg Gray? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #666D69. Colors similar to Homburg Gray include Benjamin Moore Kitty Gray, Vista Paint Stairway to Heaven, Benjamin Moore Quarry Rock. Homburg Gray has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Homburg Gray creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Homburg Gray pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Homburg Gray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Homburg Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Homburg Gray
#666D69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A9C98
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Homburg Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Homburg Gray 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 Homburg Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Homburg Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Homburg Gray have?
Homburg Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Homburg Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Kitty Gray by Benjamin Moore (#656C69), Stairway to Heaven by Vista Paint (#656E6B), Quarry Rock by Benjamin Moore (#626A65). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Homburg Gray?
Homburg Gray has an LRV of 14.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Homburg Gray's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.