Cloak Gray
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Cloak Gray remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 9 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#605E63
LRV
11.39
Cloak Gray's Color Strip
Cloak Gray is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Special Gray and Perle Noir. The strip spans from Destiny at the lightest end to Perle Noir at the deepest. Strip 226 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Cloak Gray in Real Rooms
Cloak Gray has a low LRV of 11.39 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, misc, house and bedroom.
1 Living Room Photo
Cloak Gray works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Living room walls wrapped in Cloak Gray create a sophisticated, calming retreat.
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4 Misc Photos
These photos show Cloak Gray in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Dining room walls painted in Cloak Gray pair elegantly with dark wood furnishings.
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Cloak Gray walls ground this dining space with understated depth and elegance.
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Ceiling painted in Cloak Gray draws the eye upward with subtle drama.
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Furniture pieces finished in Cloak Gray add modern polish to traditional spaces.
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1 House Photo
When choosing Cloak Gray 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.
House exterior painted Cloak Gray offers timeless curb appeal and neutral sophistication.
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3 Bedroom Photos
To use Cloak Gray in a bedroom is to lean into the concept of "soft minimalism." It provides enough visual interest that you don't need a lot of wall decor; the color itself becomes the art. This allows for a clutter-free environment that is essential for mental clarity at the end of the day.
Bedroom accent wall in Cloak Gray anchors the room with moody sophistication.
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Single accent wall in Cloak Gray creates dramatic focus in this serene bedroom.
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Kids' bedroom accent wall in Cloak Gray balances playful décor with calm tones.
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