Worldly Gray 7043 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CEC6BB, estimated LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wheat Bread from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CEC6BB · 7043
Worldly Gray
57%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Worldly Gray
Worldly Gray splits the difference between Sherwin-Williams' two famous greiges: a touch warmer and softer than Agreeable Gray, a touch grayer than Accessible Beige. At LRV 57 it's a mid-light neutral that leans gentle and earthy rather than crisp.
It's a strong choice for open-plan spaces where you want warmth without committing to beige, and it's forgiving across mixed lighting. Like its greige siblings it can show a faint green or violet base in cool north light, so sample before a whole-house commit. Behr Wheat Bread is a near-identical cross-brand match.
Worldly Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEC6BB
RGB206, 198, 187
Estimated LRV57.1
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 Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Compare alternatives to Worldly Gray
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Wheat Bread
Behr
#CDC5BA
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Sheepskin
Vista Paint
#CDC6BB
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Sheepskin
Hirshfield's
#CFC7BD
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Fossil Grey
PPG
#CEC7BD
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Big
Benjamin Moore
#D3C9BE
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Wet Concrete
Valspar
#D0CABF
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Centuryed Gray
Dutch Boy
#CCC5BD
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Buried In Sand
Kilz
#CDC2B6
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Go Quietly
Dunn-Edwards
#D2CABC
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Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
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Colors That Work With Worldly Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Worldly Gray
#CEC6BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Worldly Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Worldly 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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Worldly Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Worldly Gray have?
Worldly Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Worldly Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Worldly Gray are Wheat Bread by Behr (a close digital match), Sheepskin by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sheepskin by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Worldly 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 Worldly Gray?
Worldly Gray has a estimated lightness value of 57.1, 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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