Repose Gray 7015 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CCC9C0, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gratifying Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CCC9C0 · 7015
Repose Gray
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Repose Gray
Repose Gray is the color people land on when Agreeable Gray feels a touch too warm. It's a true light gray (LRV 58) with only a whisper of greige, so it keeps a cooler, cleaner feel without tipping into the blue-gray that dominated 2015. The two are the most-compared neutrals in the country, and the rule of thumb holds: choose Repose for a calmer, slightly cooler room, Agreeable for a warmer, cozier one.
Watch the purple. In low or north light, Repose Gray's violet undertone can show, especially next to colors with a green base — so sample it on the actual wall before committing a whole floor. It pairs cleanly with both cool and warm whites, which is part of why it's such a safe whole-house pick. The closest cross-brand matches are Benjamin Moore Apparition and PPG Swirling Smoke, both near-identical on the wall.
Repose Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCC9C0
RGB204, 201, 192
Estimated LRV58.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Repose Gray
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Gratifying Gray
Behr
#CBC9C0
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Apparition
Benjamin Moore
#CDC9BF
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Swirling Smoke
PPG
#CECAC1
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Smoke Ring
Kilz
#C9C7BE
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Cloud Cover
Dunn-Edwards
#CBCAC2
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Hidden Cove
Hirshfield's
#CDC7BD
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Wet Concrete
Valspar
#D0CABF
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Doves Wings
Dutch Boy
#D1CBC1
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Hidden Cove
Vista Paint
#CDC7BB
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Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
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Stone .04
Colorhouse
#C9CABD
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Colors That Work With Repose Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Repose Gray
#CCC9C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Repose Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Repose 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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Repose Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Repose Gray have?
Repose 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 Repose Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Repose Gray are Gratifying Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Apparition by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Swirling Smoke by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Repose 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 Repose Gray?
Repose Gray has a estimated lightness value of 58.4, 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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Why Repose Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.