Sherwin-Williams • 7046

Anonymous

Name: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous 7046
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Anonymous 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 16 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#817A6E

LRV

19.65

Light Reflectance Value

19.65

medium

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMidtone

Collection

Creative

Anonymous's Color Strip

Anonymous is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Felted Wool and Porpoise. The strip spans from Worldly Gray at the lightest end to Urbane Bronze at the deepest. As part of strip 245, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Worldly Gray C2Amazing Gray C3Intellectual Gray C4Felted Wool C5Anonymous

C6Porpoise C7Urbane Bronze

Anonymous in Real Rooms

Anonymous has a medium LRV of 19.65 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room and misc.

1 Bedroom Photo

The bedroom is where Anonymous really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.

Anonymous Bedroom

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1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Anonymous changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

Anonymous Front Door

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1 Home Office Photo

Anonymous in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.

Anonymous Home Office

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7 House Photos

When choosing Anonymous for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

Anonymous House

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2 Kitchen Photos

Using Anonymous in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.

Anonymous Kitchen

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Sherwin Williams Anonymous Kitchen

@kathleen_desio

3 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Anonymous acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

Wall Paint

@circamakersmerchants

Sw 7046 Wall Panelling

@mypalletwall

Sw Anonymous Wall Panelling

@mypalletwall

1 Misc Photo

These examples of Anonymous in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Sw 7046 Painted Furniture

@someold.somenew

Expert Perspectives

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Anonymous by Sherwin Williams SW 7046: Color Guide & Examples

Picking a paint color is hard when you need something that feels warm but not beige, and grounded but not too dark. Anonymous by Sherwin Williams (SW 7046) is a deep, earthy neutral with green-gray undertones and an LRV of 20 that works in both modern and traditional spaces. This color shifts throughout the day, [...]