Modern Gray 7632 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D6CEC3, 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.
Ref. #D6CEC3 · 7632
Modern Gray
62%LRV Value
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
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Modern Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Modern 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-WilliamsModern Gray
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWarmed Silver
Warmed Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mineral
Behr
Nearly identical
Grey Ghost
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gray Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Starched Linen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Mossy Shade
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rocking Chair
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Heritage Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fine Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Modern Gray
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Modern Gray.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Modern Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Modern Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Gray are Warmed Silver by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mineral by Behr (a near-identical match), Granite Dust by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Modern Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.