# Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/mindful-gray-sw-7016](https://plan-home.com/color/mindful-gray-sw-7016)

Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray SW 7016 is a medium gray with soft green and warm beige undertones, giving it a slightly earthy cast rather than a stark, blue-gray look. In bright daylight it can read as a clean, muted gray, while north-facing rooms may bring out more of its cool green side. Warm bulbs and late-afternoon sun tend to reveal the beige undertone, making the color feel gentler on the wall. It suits living rooms, hallways, bedrooms, and kitchen cabinetry, especially alongside warm white trim, natural oak, walnut, linen, and brushed brass. For contrast, pair it with deep navy, forest green, or charcoal accents rather than icy whites.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Mindful Gray
- **Color code:** SW 7016
- **HEX:** #bcb7ad
- **RGB:** 188, 183, 173
- **LRV:** 47.70%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Greige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Nurturer, Living Well - Renew, Top 50 Colors

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 40° Saturation: 7.98% Value: 73.73%
- **HSL:** hsl(40, 10, 71)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.66 Yellow: 7.98 Key: 26.27
- **YIQ:** Y: 183.355 I: 6.193 Q: -2.054
- **XYZ:** X: 45.214 Y: 47.576 Z: 46.325
- **CIE Lab:** L:74.557 a:-0.016 b:5.709
- **CIE Luv:** L:74.557 u:3.486 v:8.31
- **Decimal:** 12367789
- **Hunter Lab:** 68.975, -3.698, 8.462

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)
- [Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-himalayan-trek-1542)
- [Behr Grey Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grey-mist)
- [Sherwin Williams Viaduct](https://plan-home.com/color/viaduct-sw-9567)
- [Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-la-paloma-gray-1551)
- [Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cosmopolitan-csp-100)
- [Behr Greige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greige)
- [Behr Graceful Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graceful-gray)
- [Behr Pumice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pumice)
- [Behr Park Avenue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-park-avenue)
- [Sherwin Williams Pachyderm](https://plan-home.com/color/pachyderm-sw-9596)
- [Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/requisite-gray-sw-7023)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Mist Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-mist-gray-sw-2844)
- [Benjamin Moore Shale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shale-861)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Huskie](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-huskie-1473)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-northern-cliffs-1536)
- [Sherwin Williams Anew Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/anew-gray-sw-7030)

## 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 Hardware](https://plan-home.com/color/hardware-sw-6172)
- [Sherwin Williams Zinc Luster](https://plan-home.com/color/zinc-luster-sw-9514)
- [Sherwin Williams Terrain](https://plan-home.com/color/terrain-sw-9613)
- [Sherwin Williams Zeus](https://plan-home.com/color/zeus-sw-7744)
- [Sherwin Williams Felted Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/felted-wool-sw-9171)

## 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 Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [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)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/sw7016

## 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.