Westchester Gray 2849 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #797978, estimated LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is City Skyline from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #797978 · 2849
Westchester Gray
19%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Westchester Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#797978
RGB121, 121, 120
Estimated LRV19.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Westchester Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Westchester Gray
#797978
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92A87C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Westchester Gray
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Westchester Gray Room Palettes
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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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Westchester Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Westchester Gray have?
Westchester Gray 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 Westchester Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Westchester Gray are City Skyline by PPG (a close digital match), Industrial Revolution by PPG (a close digital match), Legendary Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Westchester 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 Westchester Gray?
Westchester Gray has a estimated lightness value of 19.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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