Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray SW 7068
| Official page: | Grizzle Gray SW 7068 |
| Code: | SW 7068 |
| Name: | Grizzle Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray?
Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray is dark, deep, and bold with a tad of cool undertones. Grizzle Gray is considered a dark gray paint color. Most colors in this range of grays are called charcoal and GG definitely qualifies but it also has some unique qualities to it that make it stand out from other charcoals. The LRV of Grizzle Gray is 13. That means that it’s dark and the perfect color to use in your home if you are looking for a little contrast or drama.
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What are Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray undertones?
Grizzle Gray has a green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#636562
RGB code:
99, 101, 98
Is Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray SW 7068 cool or warm?
With a hue of 100°, this black shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
SW 7068 Grizzle Gray HSL code: 100, 2%, 39%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Grizzle Gray
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 7068
Grizzle Gray
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Grizzle Gray with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 280, such as Sherwin Williams Wood Violet and Berry Cream.
LRV of Grizzle Gray
Grizzle Gray has an LRV of 12.46% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 12.46%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #636562 | |
| RGB Decimal | 99, 101, 98 | |
| RGB Percent | 38.82%, 39.61%, 38.43% | |
| HSV | Hue: 100° Saturation: 2.97% Value: 39.61% | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 2, 39) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.98 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.97 Key: 60.39 | |
| YIQ | Y: 100.06 I: -0.228 Q: -1.357 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.003 Y: 12.842 Z: 13.398 | |
| CIE Lab | L:42.524 a:-1.402 b:1.425 | |
| CIE Luv | L:42.524 u:-0.955 v:2.068 | |
| Decimal | 6514018 | |
| Hunter Lab | 35.836, -2.922, 2.917 |
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