# Sherwin Williams Functional Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/functional-gray-sw-7024](https://plan-home.com/color/functional-gray-sw-7024)

Sherwin Williams Functional Gray SW 7024 is a muted, medium-light gray with a noticeable warm taupe cast. Its softened brown-beige undertone keeps it from reading stark or blue, especially beside crisp white trim. In bright natural light, this color can appear lighter and more neutral, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its earthy gray-beige character. Functional Gray is well suited to living room, hallway, and bedroom walls, and it can also give cabinetry a quietly grounded finish. Pair it with creamy whites, charcoal accents, natural oak, aged brass, and stone or linen textures for a cohesive interior palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Functional Gray
- **Color code:** SW 7024
- **HEX:** #aba39a
- **RGB:** 171, 163, 154
- **LRV:** 37.01%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Living Well - Unplug, 2018 Sincerity, 2020 Haven

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 32° Saturation: 9.94% Value: 67.06%
- **HSL:** hsl(32, 9, 64)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.68 Yellow: 9.94 Key: 32.94
- **YIQ:** Y: 164.366 I: 7.659 Q: -1.109
- **XYZ:** X: 35.723 Y: 37.186 Z: 35.859
- **CIE Lab:** L:67.416 a:1.282 b:5.706
- **CIE Luv:** L:67.416 u:5.239 v:7.91
- **Decimal:** 11248538
- **Hunter Lab:** 60.98, -2.146, 7.821

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr True Taupewood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-true-taupewood)
- [Sherwin Williams Smooth Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-stone-sw-9568)
- [Sherwin Williams Hibernate](https://plan-home.com/color/hibernate-sw-9573)
- [Sherwin Williams Restoration](https://plan-home.com/color/restoration-sw-9578)
- [Benjamin Moore Quicksand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-quicksand-csp-200)
- [Benjamin Moore Upper West Side](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-upper-west-side-csp-70)
- [Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/dorian-gray-sw-7017)
- [Sherwin Williams Mega Greige](https://plan-home.com/color/mega-greige-sw-7031)
- [Behr Abbey Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-abbey-stone)
- [Sherwin Williams Fawn Brindle](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-fawn-brindle)
- [Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/intellectual-gray-sw-7045)
- [Benjamin Moore River Reflections](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-river-reflections-1552)
- [Behr Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rustic-taupe)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Behr Fashion Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fashion-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Willow Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-willow-creek-1468)
- [Sherwin Williams Morris Room Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/morris-room-grey-sw-0037)
- [Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rockport-gray-hc-105)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Hibernate](https://plan-home.com/color/hibernate-sw-9573)
- [Sherwin Williams Dorian Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/dorian-gray-sw-7017)
- [Sherwin Williams Pussywillow](https://plan-home.com/color/pussywillow-sw-7643)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-pewter-sw-9572)
- [Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/requisite-gray-sw-7023)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Elephant Ear](https://plan-home.com/color/elephant-ear-sw-9168)
- [Sherwin Williams Warm Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-stone-sw-7032)
- [Sherwin Williams Library Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/library-pewter-sw-0038)
- [Sherwin Williams Backdrop](https://plan-home.com/color/backdrop-sw-7025)
- [Sherwin Williams Dovetail](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-dovetail)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/sw7024

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.