Unusual Gray by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Ref. #A3A7A0 · 7059

Unusual Gray

38%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Unusual Gray 7059 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A3A7A0, LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Silver Clouds from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Unusual Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#A3A7A0
RGB163, 167, 160
LRV38.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Unusual Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Unusual 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-WilliamsUnusual Gray
Nearly identical
BehrSilver Clouds

Silver Clouds

Behr

Nearly identical

Sabre Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Woodlawn

PPG

Nearly identical

Muted Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Gracious Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Stone Cold

Kilz

Nearly identical

Metal .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Pussy Willow

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cannon Ball

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Weatherworn Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pigeon

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Signal Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Unusual Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Unusual Gray

#A3A7A0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85AD88

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Unusual Gray

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Garden Promenade

Complement

Granite Grey

Unusual Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

First Star

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parakeet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur de Sel

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clematis

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Unusual Gray.

Network Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7073

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Halcyon Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6213

#9BAAA2

Hibernate

Sherwin-Williams · 9573

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Stamped Concrete

Sherwin-Williams · 7655

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Willow Tree

Sherwin-Williams · 7741

#AAAD9C

Smooth Stone

Sherwin-Williams · 9568

#A8A298

More gray colors from other brands

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

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Hailstorm Gray

Behr · PPU24-17

#BDBEB9

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Manchester Brown

Behr · QE-24

#4F4340

Heather Field

Behr · ECC-23-2

#909095

Unusual Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Unusual Gray have?
Unusual Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Unusual Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Unusual Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Unusual Gray are Silver Clouds by Behr (a near-identical match), Sabre Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Woodlawn by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Unusual 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 Unusual Gray?
Unusual Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Unusual Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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