Intellectual Gray 7045 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A8A093, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #A8A093 · 7045
Intellectual Gray
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Intellectual Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8A093
RGB168, 160, 147
Estimated LRV35.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Poised Neutral
Dutch Boy
#A8A093
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Jackal
Behr
#A9A093
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River Reflections
Benjamin Moore
#A7A094
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Feldspar
Dunn-Edwards
#A69F93
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Drifting Sand
Vista Paint
#A79E91
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Wood Shadow
Hirshfield's
#A79E90
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Greyswood
Kilz
#A49D8F
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Graceful Gray
Valspar
#A8A298
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Stonehenge Greige
PPG
#A79D8D
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Stone .05
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Colors That Work With Intellectual Gray
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Intellectual Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Intellectual Gray are Poised Neutral by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Jackal by Behr (a close digital match), River Reflections by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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