Ref. #7B8285 · 9559
Scattered Showers
22%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Scattered Showers Technical Profile
What color is Scattered Showers? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #7B8285. Colors similar to Scattered Showers include Benjamin Moore Englewood Cliffs, PPG Garrison Gray, Benjamin Moore Whale Gray. Scattered Showers has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Scattered Showers creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Scattered Showers pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Scattered Showers
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Scattered Showers
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Scattered Showers
#7B8285
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858DAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Scattered Showers
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scattered Showers 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 Scattered Showers.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Scattered Showers — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Scattered Showers have?
Scattered Showers by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Scattered Showers from other brands?
The closest matches are Englewood Cliffs by Benjamin Moore (#808588), Garrison Gray by PPG (#7B8588), Whale Gray by Benjamin Moore (#7F8384). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Scattered Showers?
Scattered Showers has an LRV of 21.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Scattered Showers's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.