Steely Gray 7664 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #90979B, LRV 30 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Over the Moon from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #90979B · 7664
Steely Gray
30%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Steely Gray Technical Profile
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Steely Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Steely 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-WilliamsSteely Gray
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyOver the Moon
Over the Moon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wolverine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Steeple Gray
PPG
Nearly identical
Tucker Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Pewter
Behr
Nearly identical
Chrome
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dark Sterling
Kilz
Nearly identical
Overcast Day
Vista Paint
Very similar
Overcast Day
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Silver Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Steely Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Steely Gray
#90979B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858AAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steely Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Steely 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Steely Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Steely Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Steely Gray have?
Steely Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Steely Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Steely Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steely Gray are Over the Moon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wolverine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Steeple Gray by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Steely 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 Steely Gray?
Steely Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.4, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Steely Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.