Network Gray 7073 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A0A5A7, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iron Wood from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A0A5A7 · 7073
Network Gray
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Network Gray
Network Gray is a mid-tone gray with a warm, slightly green-brown base at LRV 37 — deep enough to give a room contrast and definition, warm enough to avoid feeling cold. It's a popular exterior body color and a strong interior choice for accent walls and rooms with good light.
At this depth it reads darker in low light, so check it in your own space. It pairs with white trim and black accents for a grounded, modern look. Behr Silent Film and Benjamin Moore Delray Gray are its closest cross-brand matches.
Network Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#A0A5A7
RGB160, 165, 167
Estimated LRV37.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
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 →
Iron Wood
Behr
#A0A6A8
Close digital match
Silvered Chain
Dutch Boy
#9EA3A5
Close digital match
Cold Steel
Vista Paint
#9EA4A6
Close digital match
Baby Seal
Dunn-Edwards
#A1A5A8
Close digital match
Philosophical Grey
PPG
#A4A9AC
Close digital match
Delray Gray
Benjamin Moore
#9BA0A3
Close digital match
Drizzling Mist
Valspar
#9BA0A4
Close digital match
Techile
Hirshfield's
#9FA1A1
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White Aluminium
RAL
#A5A5A5
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Sensual Silver
Kilz
#9EA7AE
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Wool .03
Colorhouse
#A1ABAB
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Colors That Work With Network Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Network Gray
#A0A5A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Network Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Network Gray Room Palettes
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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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Network Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Network Gray have?
Network 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 Network Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Network Gray are Iron Wood by Behr (a close digital match), Silvered Chain by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Cold Steel by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Network 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 Network Gray?
Network Gray has a estimated lightness value of 37.2, 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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