# Sherwin Williams Special Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/special-gray-sw-6277](https://plan-home.com/color/special-gray-sw-6277)

Sherwin Williams Special Gray SW 6277 is a medium-depth gray with a restrained violet cast that keeps it from reading flat or purely charcoal. Its low saturation gives it a soft, weathered appearance, while the slightly cool balance is most noticeable in daylight and north-facing rooms. Under warmer lamps, the purple-gray nuance can feel a little gentler and more neutral. Use it on bedroom, office, or living-room walls with crisp white trim, pale oak, charcoal textiles, and brushed nickel or black metal details. It also has enough depth for cabinetry or an accent wall when paired with lighter gray-beige finishes and natural stone.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Special Gray
- **Color code:** SW 6277
- **HEX:** #7b787d
- **RGB:** 123, 120, 125
- **LRV:** 19.24%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple
- **Collections:** Organic

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 276° Saturation: 4.0% Value: 49.02%
- **HSL:** hsl(276, 2, 48)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 1.6 Magenta: 4.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 50.98
- **YIQ:** Y: 121.467 I: 0.181 Q: 2.191
- **XYZ:** X: 18.586 Y: 19.125 Z: 22.109
- **CIE Lab:** L:50.833 a:2.141 b:-2.324
- **CIE Luv:** L:50.833 u:1.403 v:-3.55
- **Decimal:** 8091773
- **Hunter Lab:** 43.732, -0.669, 0.638

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Tempest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tempest-af-590)
- [Sherwin Williams Sensuous Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/sensuous-gray-sw-7081)
- [Behr Echo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-echo)
- [Behr Infamous](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-infamous)
- [Sherwin Williams Before the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/before-the-storm-sw-9564)
- [Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-charcoal-linen-2133-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Exclusive Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/exclusive-plum-sw-6263)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-mountain-1462)
- [Benjamin Moore Steel Wool](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-steel-wool-2121-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Westchester Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/westchester-gray-sw-2849)
- [Behr Liquid Mercury](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-liquid-mercury)
- [Benjamin Moore Granite](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-granite-af-660)
- [Benjamin Moore Wool Peacoat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wool-peacoat-csp-25)
- [Behr Classy Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-classy-plum)
- [Behr Iron Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-iron-mountain)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Life](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-life-2118-40)
- [RAL Classic Dusty grey](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-grey-ral-7037)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Streak](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-streak-2119-40)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mysterious Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/mysterious-mauve-sw-6262)
- [Sherwin Williams Gris Morado](https://plan-home.com/color/gris-morado-sw-9156)
- [Sherwin Williams Ash Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ash-violet-sw-6549)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Perle Noir](https://plan-home.com/color/perle-noir-sw-9154)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-dark-green-sw-2816)
- [Sherwin Williams Opaline](https://plan-home.com/color/opaline-sw-6189)
- [Sherwin Williams Pine Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/pine-frost-sw-9656)
- [Sherwin Williams Vogue Green](https://plan-home.com/color/vogue-green-sw-0065)
- [Sherwin Williams Kingston](https://plan-home.com/color/kingston-sw-9677)
- [Sherwin Williams Leaflet](https://plan-home.com/color/leaflet-sw-9674)
- [Sherwin Williams Frostwork](https://plan-home.com/color/frostwork-sw-0059)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6277

## 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.