Sherwin-Williams • 7030

Anew Gray

Name: Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray 7030
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Anew Gray is a versatile Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 28 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#BFB6AA

LRV

47.40

Light Reflectance Value

47.40

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Collection

Acute Care Cool Foundations Cool Neutrals Curiosity Living Well - Renew Minimalist Top 50 Colors

Anew Gray's Color Strip

Anew Gray is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Agreeable Gray and Mega Greige. The strip spans from Agreeable Gray at the lightest end to Status Bronze at the deepest. Browsing strip 243 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Agreeable Gray C2Anew Gray

C3Mega Greige C4Keystone Gray C5Warm Stone C6Brainstorm Bronze C7Status Bronze

Anew Gray in Real Rooms

Anew Gray has a medium-high LRV of 47.4 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, home office, house, front door, kitchen cabinets and mudroom.

10 Living Room Photos

Anew Gray provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.

Anew Gray SW 7030 living room

@mybudgetrecipes

7 Bedroom Photos

Pairing Anew Gray with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.

Bedroom painted in Sherwin-Williams Anew Gray

@mybudgetrecipes

2 Kitchen Photos

In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Anew Gray adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.

Sherwin Williams Anew Gray kitchen cabinets

@mybudgetrecipes

Sw Anew Gray Kitchen

@humble_chair

4 Bathroom Photos

The psychology of Anew Gray in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.

Beige bathroom in Anew Gray by Sherwin Williams

@mybudgetrecipes

Sherwin Williams Anew Gray bathroom color review

@low_carb_chic

Sherwin Williams Anew Gray bathroom color

@sully_paints

Sherwin Williams Anew Gray Bathroom

@buyinvestsell

1 Home Office Photo

A home office in Anew Gray strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.

SW 7030 home office inspiration

@mybudgetrecipes

1 House Photo

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Anew Gray has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Anew Gray house color review

@mybudgetrecipes

1 Front Door Photo

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Anew Gray rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Beige front door with Anew Gray SW 7030

@mybudgetrecipes

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

When you use Anew Gray on cabinetry, you're embracing furniture-grade sophistication. It elevates standard cupboards into something that feels custom-built, especially when paired with a satin or semi-gloss finish that lets the light catch the edges of the doors.

Sw 7030 Vanity Cabinet

@j_kelly87

1 Mudroom Photo

Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Anew Gray creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.

Sherwin Williams Anew Gray laundry room color

@lc.painting.llc

Expert Perspectives

In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.

My Budget Recipes

Anew Gray by Sherwin Williams SW 7030: A Complete Color Guide

Picking the right paint color for your home can feel like a lot, can't it? Anew Gray by Sherwin Williams has caught the eye of homeowners and designers alike, and honestly, it's easy to see why. Anew Gray SW 7030 is a warm greige—a blend of gray and beige—that creates a flexible neutral for walls, [...]