# Sherwin Williams March Wind

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/march-wind-sw-7668](https://plan-home.com/color/march-wind-sw-7668)

Sherwin Williams March Wind SW 7668 is a light, low-saturation gray with a faint warm cast that keeps it from reading stark or icy. Its slightly softened beige-gray appearance makes it especially useful for main walls in bedrooms, living rooms, and open hallways where a quiet neutral is needed. In bright daylight, March Wind can look like a clean pale gray, while warmer artificial light may bring out its subtle greige side. Pair it with crisp white trim, weathered oak, linen upholstery, and charcoal or muted blue accents for contrast. This shade also suits cabinetry or exterior siding when a restrained, softly weathered gray is the goal.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** March Wind
- **Color code:** SW 7668
- **HEX:** #bab9b6
- **RGB:** 186, 185, 182
- **LRV:** 48.65%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Living Well, Timeless Color Wall

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 45° Saturation: 2.15% Value: 72.94%
- **HSL:** hsl(45, 3, 72)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.54 Yellow: 2.15 Key: 27.06
- **YIQ:** Y: 184.957 I: 1.56 Q: -0.722
- **XYZ:** X: 46.04 Y: 48.515 Z: 51.182
- **CIE Lab:** L:75.148 a:-0.203 b:1.645
- **CIE Luv:** L:75.148 u:0.741 v:2.466
- **Decimal:** 12237238
- **Hunter Lab:** 69.652, -3.903, 5.189

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Classic Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-classic-silver)
- [Sherwin Williams Gray Clouds](https://plan-home.com/color/gray-clouds-sw-7658)
- [Benjamin Moore Nightingale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nightingale-af-670)
- [Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coventry-gray-hc-169)
- [Sherwin Williams Essential Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/essential-gray-sw-6002)
- [Behr Sonic Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sonic-silver)
- [Benjamin Moore Smoke Embers](https://plan-home.com/color/smoke-embers-1466)
- [Benjamin Moore Baltic Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baltic-gray-1467)
- [Sherwin Williams Argos](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-argos)
- [Behr Hailstorm Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hailstorm-gray)
- [Behr Lunar Surface](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lunar-surface)
- [Sherwin Williams Light French Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/light-french-gray-sw-0055)
- [RAL Classic Silk Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/silk-grey-ral-7044)
- [Behr Grape Creme](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grape-creme)
- [Sherwin Williams Knitting Needles](https://plan-home.com/color/knitting-needles-sw-7672)
- [Sherwin Williams Silverplate](https://plan-home.com/color/silverplate-sw-7649)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Dollar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-dollar-1460)
- [Behr Natural Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-natural-gray)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Zircon](https://plan-home.com/color/zircon-sw-7667)
- [Sherwin Williams Fortitude](https://plan-home.com/color/fortitude-sw-9562)
- [Sherwin Williams Light French Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/light-french-gray-sw-0055)
- [Sherwin Williams Knitting Needles](https://plan-home.com/color/knitting-needles-sw-7672)
- [Sherwin Williams Silverplate](https://plan-home.com/color/silverplate-sw-7649)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Summit Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/summit-gray-sw-7669)
- [Sherwin Williams Bedrock](https://plan-home.com/color/bedrock-sw-9563)
- [Sherwin Williams Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)
- [Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/ellie-gray-sw-7650)
- [Sherwin Williams Going Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/going-grey-sw-9554)

## Complementary colors
- [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)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)
- [Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/charcoal-blue-sw-2739)

## 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.