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Quest Gray

39%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Quest Gray 7080 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ADA5A5, LRV 39 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Mountain from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Quest Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#ADA5A5
RGB173, 165, 165
LRV38.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Quest Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Quest 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-WilliamsQuest Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSmoky Mountain

Smoky Mountain

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mystical Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Silver Service

PPG

Nearly identical

Timely Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mauvelous

Behr

Very similar

Smoky Wings

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Heather Ridge

Vista Paint

Very similar

Disco Ball

Kilz

Very similar

Elephant Gray

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Very similar

Dove Tale

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Quest Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Quest Gray

#ADA5A5

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9985

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Quest Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Gray Matters

Complement

Polaris

Quest Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Homestead Brown

Pop

Wild Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grape Harvest

Pop

Laudable Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Raging Sea

Pop

Synergy

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Quest Gray.

Hibernate

Sherwin-Williams · 9573

#ACA69F

Mystical Shade

Sherwin-Williams · 6276

#AEA9AA

Beguiling Mauve

Sherwin-Williams · 6269

#AFA7AC

Pussywillow

Sherwin-Williams · 7643

#B2ADA4

Warm Pewter

Sherwin-Williams · 9572

#B4ADA6

Functional Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7024

#ABA39A

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Quest Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Quest Gray have?
Quest Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Quest Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Quest Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Quest Gray are Smoky Mountain by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mystical Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Silver Service by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Quest 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 Quest Gray?
Quest Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.5, 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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