# Sherwin Williams Software

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/software-sw-7074](https://plan-home.com/color/software-sw-7074)

Sherwin Williams Software SW 7074 is a medium-depth gray with a cool, lightly blue cast visible in balanced daylight. Its muted saturation keeps it from reading sharply icy, though north-facing rooms may bring out the cooler side of this shade. Software suits modern living room walls, home offices, or exterior siding where a substantial gray is wanted without the heaviness of charcoal. Pair it with crisp white trim, black metal fixtures, pale oak, or concrete for a clean, architectural look. In warmer artificial light, this color can appear more neutral and softened, especially alongside warm wood floors or brass details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Software
- **Color code:** SW 7074
- **HEX:** #7f8486
- **RGB:** 127, 132, 134
- **LRV:** 22.68%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** 2020 Mantra

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 197° Saturation: 5.22% Value: 52.55%
- **HSL:** hsl(197, 3, 51)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 5.22 Magenta: 1.49 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.45
- **YIQ:** Y: 130.733 I: -3.622 Q: -0.435
- **XYZ:** X: 21.306 Y: 22.736 Z: 25.814
- **CIE Lab:** L:54.799 a:-1.438 b:-1.716
- **CIE Luv:** L:54.799 u:-2.89 v:-2.179
- **Decimal:** 8356998
- **Hunter Lab:** 47.682, -3.685, 1.279

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Englewood Cliffs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-englewood-cliffs-1607)
- [Behr Legendary Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-legendary-gray)
- [Benjamin Moore Rock Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rock-gray-1615)
- [Benjamin Moore Whale Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whale-gray-2134-40)
- [Behr Magnetic Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-magnetic-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers](https://plan-home.com/color/scattered-showers-sw-9559)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 2](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-2-ral-7046)
- [Benjamin Moore Lampblack](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lampblack-cw-695)
- [Benjamin Moore Shaker Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shaker-gray-1594)
- [Behr Mission Control](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mission-control)
- [Behr Intergalactic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-intergalactic)
- [Behr Overcast](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-overcast)
- [Behr Slate Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-slate-rock)
- [Sherwin Williams Serious Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/serious-gray-sw-6256)
- [Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-charcoal-linen-2133-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Pinstripe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-pinstripe-1588)
- [RAL Classic Pearl light grey](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-light-grey-ral-9022)
- [Sherwin Williams Cityscape](https://plan-home.com/color/cityscape-sw-7067)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams African Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/african-gray-sw-9162)
- [Sherwin Williams Network Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/network-gray-sw-7073)
- [Sherwin Williams Cadet](https://plan-home.com/color/cadet-sw-9143)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-fog-sw-6255)
- [Sherwin Williams Steely Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/steely-gray-sw-7664)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Scattered Showers](https://plan-home.com/color/scattered-showers-sw-9559)
- [Sherwin Williams Foggy Day](https://plan-home.com/color/foggy-day-sw-6235)
- [Sherwin Williams Web Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/web-gray-sw-7075)
- [Sherwin Williams Grays Harbor](https://plan-home.com/color/grays-harbor-sw-6236)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/neutral-paint-colors/sw7074

## 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.