Mega Greige 7031 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ADA295, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Drifted Wood from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADA295 · 7031
Mega Greige
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Mega Greige
Mega Greige is a deeper, mid-tone greige at LRV 37 — a warm gray-beige with genuine presence, darker than the popular light greiges. It's the choice when you want a greige that grounds a room and gives it definition rather than a pale, recede-into-the-background neutral.
At this depth it darkens noticeably in low light, so sample in place. It anchors a room against white trim and pairs with warm wood. Behr Smoked Tan and Benjamin Moore Quicksand are its closest cross-brand matches.
Mega Greige Technical Profile
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Mega Greige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mega Greige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMega Greige
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDrifted Wood
Drifted Wood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rocky Mountain Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Heron Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Quail Ridge
Behr
Nearly identical
Quicksand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mocha Mousse
Kilz
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Smoked Oyster
Valspar
Nearly identical
Kelmscott
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mega Greige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mega Greige
#ADA295
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mega Greige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mega Greige 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 Mega Greige.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mega Greige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mega Greige have?
Mega Greige 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 Mega Greige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mega Greige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mega Greige are Drifted Wood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Breakwall by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rocky Mountain Clay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mega Greige'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 Mega Greige?
Mega Greige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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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Why Mega Greige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.