Sherwin Williams Steely Gray SW 7664

Contents

show +hide -

Steely Gray for bedroom (2 photos)
Sherwin Williams Steely Gray for bathroom (1 photo)
Sherwin Williams SW 7664 on kitchen cabinets (1 photo)
Sherwin Williams Steely Gray reviews (8 photos)
What are Sherwin Williams Steely Gray undertones?
Is Steely Gray SW 7664 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Steely Gray
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Steely Gray SW 7664
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Steely Gray SW 7664
Code:	SW 7664
Name:	Steely Gray
Brand:	Sherwin Williams
Collections:	Pottery Barn Kids, Bold Invention

What color is Sherwin Williams Steely Gray?

Sherwin Williams Steely Gray SW 7664 is a medium-light gray with a distinct cool blue cast, reflected in its softly muted #90979b color value. It has enough depth to define a room without reading as dark, making it a practical option for bedroom walls, home offices, or covered exterior siding. In bright natural light, the blue-gray character is clearer, while warmer indoor bulbs can make it appear a little softer and more neutral. Pair Steely Gray with crisp white trim, charcoal details, pale oak, brushed nickel, or black metal for a clean, grounded palette.

Steely Gray for bedroom (2 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

@north_tx_paint_pros

@vsdinteriors

Sherwin Williams SW 7664 for bathroom

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool mid-tone grey real bathrooms.

@turnerpainting

Sherwin Williams SW 7664 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

@annieandoak

Sherwin Williams Steely Gray reviews (8 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Sherwin Williams Steely Gray Painted Dresser

@north_tx_paint_pros

Sherwin Williams Steely Gray Accent Wall Panelling

@modernwainscoting

@aspainting2003

@aspainting2003

@brittax3elaine

Sherwin Williams Steely Gray Living Room

@rustic_new_beginnings

@turnerpainting

Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted
with real paint

Next day
delivery

Shop now

What are Sherwin Williams Steely Gray undertones?

Steely Gray is a midtone, near-neutral medium gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.

HEX value:

#90979B

RGB code:

144, 151, 155

Is Sherwin Williams Steely Gray cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 202°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

SW 7664 Steely Gray HSL code: 202, 5%, 59%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Steely Gray

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

Noon

Afternoon

Sunset

In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

2000K

3000K

4000K

5000K

6000K

7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Steely Gray:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 7664
Steely Gray

Darker shades

SW 7664
Steely Gray

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Steely Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve and Truly Taupe.

SW 7664
Steely Gray

Compare
Sherwin Williams
Steely Gray SW 7664
to any other colors

Sherwin Williams
Steely Gray SW 7664
color equivalents

LRV of Steely Gray

Steely Gray has an LRV of 30.36% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 30.36%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#90979b
RGB Decimal	144, 151, 155
RGB Percent	56.47%, 59.22%, 60.78%
HSV	Hue: 202° Saturation: 7.1% Value: 60.78%
HSL	hsl(202, 5, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.1 Magenta: 2.58 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.22
YIQ	Y: 149.363 I: -5.457 Q: -0.236
XYZ	X: 28.483 Y: 30.429 Z: 35.374
CIE Lab	L:62.022 a:-1.709 b:-2.969
CIE Luv	L:62.022 u:-4.091 v:-4.018
Decimal	9475995
Hunter Lab	55.162, -4.366, 0.592