Steely Gray by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Steely Gray

30%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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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.

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Steely Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#90979B
RGB144, 151, 155
LRV30.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Cadet

Complement

Soho Loft

Steely Gray 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

Yam

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Steely Gray.

African Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 9162

#939899

Tin Lizzie

Sherwin-Williams · 9163

#939591

Summit Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7669

#959491

Gentle Grape

Sherwin-Williams · 9074

#908A9B

Calico

Sherwin-Williams · 17

#8CA49C

Illusive Green

Sherwin-Williams · 9164

#92948D

More gray colors from other brands

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

Weeping Willow

Benjamin Moore · 629

#64856A

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

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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