Zircon 7667 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CAC9C6, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cold Embrace from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CAC9C6 · 7667
Zircon
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Zircon Technical Profile
HEX Code#CAC9C6
RGB202, 201, 198
Estimated LRV58.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Cold Embrace
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#C8C8C5
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Silver Queen
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#CAC8C4
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Mexican Silver
Behr
#CCCBC7
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Silver Band
PPG
#C7C6C3
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Filtered Shade
Valspar
#CDCBC8
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Metro Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CBCBC9
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Snowglory
Hirshfield's
#C8C8C4
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Boardwalk
Kilz
#C8C6C2
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Moon Beam
Dutch Boy
#CBCCC9
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Agate Grey
RAL
#C3C3C3
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Worsted
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Colors That Work With Zircon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Zircon
#CAC9C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Zircon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Zircon 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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Zircon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Zircon have?
Zircon 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 Zircon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Zircon are Cold Embrace by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Silver Queen by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mexican Silver by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Zircon'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 Zircon?
Zircon has a estimated lightness value of 58.4, 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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