Special Gray 6277 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #7B787D, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night on the Moors from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #7B787D · 6277
Special Gray
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Special Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B787D
RGB123, 120, 125
Estimated LRV19.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Night on the Moors
Valspar
#7F7A7D
Close digital match
Smoldered
Dutch Boy
#7F7A7D
Close digital match
Tempest
Benjamin Moore
#7B777F
Close digital match
Elegant Charcoal
PPG
#79787A
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#7A7778
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#7C7D82
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#76777A
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#797B80
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Colors That Work With Special Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Special Gray
#7B787D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A97FA5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Special Gray
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Special 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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Special Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Special Gray have?
Special Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Special Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Special Gray are Night on the Moors by Valspar (a close digital match), Smoldered by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Tempest by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Special 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 Special Gray?
Special Gray has a estimated lightness value of 19.1, 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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Why Special Gray's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.