Intellectual Gray 7045 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A8A093, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Poised Neutral from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8A093 · 7045
Intellectual Gray
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Intellectual Gray Technical Profile
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Intellectual Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Intellectual 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-WilliamsIntellectual Gray
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPoised Neutral
Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jackal
Behr
Nearly identical
River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Feldspar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wood Shadow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Greyswood
Kilz
Nearly identical
Graceful Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stonehenge Greige
PPG
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Intellectual Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Intellectual Gray
#A8A093
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Intellectual Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Intellectual 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 Intellectual 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.
Intellectual Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Intellectual Gray have?
Intellectual 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 Intellectual Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Intellectual Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Intellectual Gray are Poised Neutral by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Jackal by Behr (a near-identical match), River Reflections by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Intellectual 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 Intellectual Gray?
Intellectual Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.6, 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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