Modern Gray 7632 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D6CEC3, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warmed Silver from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #D6CEC3 · 7632
Modern Gray
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Modern Gray
Modern Gray is a light, warm greige at LRV 62 with a subtle taupe-mauve base — the warmest of Sherwin-Williams' popular light neutrals. It's the choice when Agreeable Gray feels too cool or too gray; it brings genuine warmth to a room without going full beige.
That faint violet-taupe undertone is the thing to sample for — in some light it can lean slightly pink, so keep its companions warm. It's lovely in bedrooms and living rooms with soft light. Behr Mineral is a near-identical match, with Benjamin Moore Rocking Chair close behind.
Modern Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6CEC3
RGB214, 206, 195
Estimated LRV62.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Warmed Silver
Dutch Boy
#D7CFC4
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Mineral
Behr
#D7D0C6
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Grey Ghost
Vista Paint
#D3CBBF
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Gray Beige
PPG
#DAD1C6
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Starched Linen
Kilz
#DAD2C7
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Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
#D9CFC2
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Mossy Shade
Hirshfield's
#DBD2C7
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Rocking Chair
Benjamin Moore
#D6CCBF
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Heritage Gray
Valspar
#D1CBC1
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Fine Grain
Dunn-Edwards
#D8CFC1
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Colors That Work With Modern Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Modern Gray
#D6CEC3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Modern Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Modern 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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Modern Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Modern Gray have?
Modern Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Modern Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Gray are Warmed Silver by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Mineral by Behr (a close digital match), Granite Dust by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Modern 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 Modern Gray?
Modern Gray has a estimated lightness value of 62.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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