Tinsmith 7657 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C5C8C4, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Solitary State from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C5C8C4 · 7657
Tinsmith
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tinsmith Technical Profile
HEX Code#C5C8C4
RGB197, 200, 196
Estimated LRV57.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Tinsmith
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Solitary State
PPG
#C4C7C4
Close digital match
Fast As the Wind
Behr
#C7CBC8
Close digital match
Khaki Taupe
Kilz
#C7C8C4
Close digital match
Seersucker Suit
Benjamin Moore
#C4C8C6
Close digital match
Laguna White
Dutch Boy
#C8CDC9
Close digital match
Snowglory
Vista Paint
#C7C7C2
Close digital match
Dolphin Tales
Dunn-Edwards
#C7C7C2
Close digital match
Snowglory
Hirshfield's
#C8C8C4
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Notre Dame
Valspar
#C9C9C3
Close digital match
Skylight
Farrow & Ball
#CCD0CD
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Colors That Work With Tinsmith
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tinsmith
#C5C8C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tinsmith
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tinsmith 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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Tinsmith — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tinsmith have?
Tinsmith by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Tinsmith from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tinsmith are Solitary State by PPG (a close digital match), Pittsburgh Gray by PPG (a close digital match), Fast As the Wind by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tinsmith'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 Tinsmith?
Tinsmith has a estimated lightness value of 57.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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