# Sherwin Williams Thunder Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-gray-sw-7645](https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-gray-sw-7645)

Sherwin Williams Thunder Gray SW 7645 is a deep, muted gray with a noticeable earthy brown cast that keeps it from reading stark or blue. Its low-light depth gives walls a grounded, shadowy presence, while brighter daylight can reveal its softened charcoal and taupe qualities. Thunder Gray is especially effective in studies, dining rooms, mudrooms, and exterior trim where a darker neutral feels appropriate without looking black. Pair it with warm white paint, natural oak, aged brass, linen upholstery, or matte black hardware for a layered, material-focused look. On cabinetry or an accent wall, this shade brings more visual weight than on a full room, making it a good option when the surrounding finishes are light.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Thunder Gray
- **Color code:** SW 7645
- **HEX:** #57534c
- **RGB:** 87, 83, 76
- **LRV:** 8.81%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Nurturer, Timeless Color Wall

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 38° Saturation: 12.64% Value: 34.12%
- **HSL:** hsl(38, 7, 32)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.6 Yellow: 12.64 Key: 65.88
- **YIQ:** Y: 83.398 I: 4.633 Q: -1.332
- **XYZ:** X: 8.328 Y: 8.735 Z: 8.083
- **CIE Lab:** L:35.468 a:0.231 b:4.684
- **CIE Luv:** L:35.468 u:2.667 v:5.62
- **Decimal:** 5722956
- **Hunter Lab:** 29.554, -1.422, 4.473

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Dragon's Breath](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dragons-breath-1547)
- [Sherwin Williams Stony Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/stony-creek-sw-9610)
- [Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/urbane-bronze-sw-7048)
- [Sherwin Williams Prelude](https://plan-home.com/color/prelude-sw-9620)
- [Behr Peppery](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peppery)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bronze Green](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-bronze-green-sw-2846)
- [Behr Potting Soil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-potting-soil)
- [RAL Classic Brown grey](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-grey-ral-7013)
- [Benjamin Moore Tavern Charcoal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tavern-charcoal-cw-90)
- [Behr Berry Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-berry-brown)
- [Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iron-mountain-2134-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Willow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-willow-cc-542)
- [Benjamin Moore Silhouette](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silhouette-af-655)
- [Sherwin Williams Nocturne](https://plan-home.com/color/nocturne-sw-9520)
- [Behr Windgate Hill](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-windgate-hill)
- [Behr Gardener'S Soil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gardeners-soil)
- [Sherwin Williams Ironclad](https://plan-home.com/color/ironclad-sw-9570)
- [RAL Classic Umbra grey](https://plan-home.com/color/umbra-grey-ral-7022)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Hulett Ore](https://plan-home.com/color/hulett-ore-sw-9574)
- [Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/gauntlet-gray-sw-7019)
- [Sherwin Williams Going Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/going-grey-sw-9554)
- [Sherwin Williams Stony Creek](https://plan-home.com/color/stony-creek-sw-9610)
- [Sherwin Williams Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/alloy-sw-9569)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/urbane-bronze-sw-7048)
- [Sherwin Williams Nocturne](https://plan-home.com/color/nocturne-sw-9520)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [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)

## 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.