# Sherwin Williams Gray Matters

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-gray-matters](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-gray-matters)

Sherwin Williams Gray Matters SW 7066 is a medium-depth gray with a muted, slightly warm cast that keeps it from reading stark or blue. It can look like weathered stone on broad walls, especially beside natural oak, linen upholstery, and creamy warm whites. In north-facing rooms, Gray Matters may appear more neutral and a little cooler, while warm lamps and late-day sun bring out its softer taupe undertones. It has enough weight for a study, dining room, or kitchen cabinetry, and it also makes a grounded exterior trim color against brick or pale siding. Pair it with walnut, aged brass, charcoal, deep green, or terracotta for a room that feels layered rather than overly gray.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Gray Matters
- **Color code:** SW 7066
- **HEX:** #a7a8a2
- **RGB:** 167, 168, 162
- **LRV:** 37.18%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Living Well, Pottery Barn Teen

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 70° Saturation: 3.57% Value: 65.88%
- **HSL:** hsl(70, 3, 65)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.6 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.57 Key: 34.12
- **YIQ:** Y: 167.017 I: 1.332 Q: -2.079
- **XYZ:** X: 36.459 Y: 38.829 Z: 39.747
- **CIE Lab:** L:68.628 a:-1.479 b:2.973
- **CIE Luv:** L:68.628 u:-0.239 v:4.553
- **Decimal:** 10987682
- **Hunter Lab:** 62.313, -4.609, 5.801

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Platinum Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-platinum-gray-hc-179)
- [Behr Great Graphite](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-great-graphite)
- [Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/ellie-gray-sw-7650)
- [Behr Sharkskin](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sharkskin)
- [Sherwin Williams Unusual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/unusual-gray-sw-7059)
- [Behr Flipper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flipper)
- [Behr Still Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-still-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Sabre Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sabre-gray-1482)
- [Benjamin Moore Cape May Cobblestone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cape-may-cobblestone-1474)
- [Behr Chain Reaction](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chain-reaction)
- [Behr Downtown Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-downtown-gray)
- [Behr Old Celadon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-old-celadon)
- [Behr Strong Winds](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-strong-winds)
- [Sherwin Williams Stamped Concrete](https://plan-home.com/color/stamped-concrete-sw-7655)
- [Sherwin Williams Rare Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/rare-gray-sw-6199)
- [Behr Gateway Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gateway-gray)
- [Behr Cathedral Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cathedral-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Gris](https://plan-home.com/color/gris-sw-7659)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Chelsea Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/chelsea-gray-sw-2850)
- [Sherwin Williams Antimony](https://plan-home.com/color/antimony-sw-9552)
- [Sherwin Williams Escape Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/escape-gray-sw-6185)
- [Sherwin Williams Silverpointe](https://plan-home.com/color/silverpointe-sw-7653)
- [Sherwin Williams Fleur de Sel](https://plan-home.com/color/fleur-de-sel-sw-7666)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Willowleaf](https://plan-home.com/color/willowleaf-sw-9649)
- [Sherwin Williams Attitude Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/attitude-gray-sw-7060)
- [Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/evergreen-fog-sw-9130)
- [Sherwin Williams Illusive Green](https://plan-home.com/color/illusive-green-sw-9164)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Purple Passage](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-passage-sw-6551)
- [Sherwin Williams Elation](https://plan-home.com/color/elation-sw-6827)
- [Sherwin Williams Lady's Slipper](https://plan-home.com/color/ladys-slipper-sw-7139)
- [Sherwin Williams Forget-Me-Not](https://plan-home.com/color/forget-me-not-sw-6824)
- [Sherwin Williams Majestic Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/majestic-purple-sw-6545)
- [Sherwin Williams Dewberry](https://plan-home.com/color/dewberry-sw-6552)
- [Sherwin Williams Brave Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/brave-purple-sw-6823)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/sw7066

## 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.