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Software

23%LRV Value
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Software 7074 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7F8486, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Englewood Cliffs from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Software Technical Profile

HEX Code#7F8486
RGB127, 132, 134
LRV22.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Software in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Software in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsSoftware
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEnglewood Cliffs

Englewood Cliffs

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Legendary Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Refined Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Stone Age

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Flagstone Grey

PPG

Nearly identical

Subtle Shadow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Chipped Granite

Kilz

Nearly identical

Storm Cloud

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Vessel Gray

Valspar

Very similar

Pearl Dark Grey

RAL

Very similar

Stone .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

Plummett

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Software

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Software

#7F8486

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

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Color Palettes for Software

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Whale Gray

Complement

Dusty Lead

Software Room Palettes

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

Walls

Serenely

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Husky Orange

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Software.

Scattered Showers

Sherwin-Williams · 9559

#7B8285

Cityscape

Sherwin-Williams · 7067

#7F817E

Storm Cloud

Sherwin-Williams · 6249

#7A848D

Downing Slate

Sherwin-Williams · 2819

#777F86

Classic French Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 77

#888782

Willowleaf

Sherwin-Williams · 9649

#85877B

More gray colors from other brands

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

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Gray Area

Behr · 770F-4

#85A0A0

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

Behr · PPF-16

#CBCCC4

Software — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Software have?
Software by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Software in your own space before committing.
What colors match Software from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Software are Englewood Cliffs by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Whale Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Legendary Gray by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Software'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 Software?
Software has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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