Steely Gray 7664 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #90979B, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #90979B · 7664
Steely Gray
30%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Steely Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#90979B
RGB144, 151, 155
Estimated LRV30.4
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Steely Gray
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Over the Moon
Dutch Boy
#90979B
Close digital match
Wolverine
Dunn-Edwards
#91989D
Close digital match
Steeple Gray
PPG
#8E9598
Close digital match
Tucker Gray
Benjamin Moore
#919799
Close digital match
Dark Pewter
Behr
#8D9397
Close digital match
Chrome
Valspar
#959B9E
Close digital match
Dark Sterling
Kilz
#909498
Close digital match
Overcast Day
Vista Paint
#8F98A1
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Overcast Day
Hirshfield's
#8F99A2
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RAL
#8A9597
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Colors That Work With Steely Gray
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Steely Gray
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Steely Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Steely Gray are Over the Moon by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Wolverine by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Steeple Gray by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Steely Gray's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.