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Foggy Day

With a focus on versatile tones, Foggy Day (6235) is a standout Blue in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 6 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#727C7F

LRV

19.52

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Light Reflectance Value
19.52
Medium
TemperatureNeutral
SaturationMuted

Foggy Day's Color Strip

Foggy Day is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cadet and Grays Harbor. The strip spans from Misty at the lightest end to Dark Night at the deepest. Strip 222 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Foggy Day in Real Rooms

Foggy Day has a medium LRV of 19.52 — 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 Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bedroom and kitchen cabinets.

2 Living Room Photos

Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Foggy Day. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.

Sherwin Williams Foggy Day Accent Wall Panelling

Paneled accent wall in Foggy Day adds architectural interest beautifully.

@ornellaganoza

Sherwin Williams Foggy Day Living Room

Living room walls in Foggy Day create a soft, sophisticated atmosphere.

@powell_victorian_revival

2 Bedroom Photos

In the context of a primary suite, Foggy Day suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

Foggy Day Bedroom

Bedroom walls in Foggy Day inspire tranquility and peaceful rest.

@d2studioandco

Sherwin Williams Foggy Day Bedroom

Painted walls and ceiling in Foggy Day enhance bedroom coziness.

@julianadesigner

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The depth of Foggy Day on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.

Sw 6235 Kitchen Cabinets 1

Kitchen cabinet doors in Foggy Day bring muted elegance to cabinetry.

@remodelagain

Sw 6235 Kitchen Cabinets 2

Painted cabinets in Foggy Day brighten the entire kitchen beautifully.

@remodelagain

Coordinating Colors

Foggy Day
Rock Candy
Foggy Day vs Rock Candy
Foggy Day
Rock Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Rock Candy
6231 · LRV 75

Rock Candy reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 20), opening up a space where Foggy Day encloses it.

Foggy Day
Shell White
Foggy Day vs Shell White
Foggy Day
Shell White
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Shell White
8917 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 20, Shell White is decisively the brighter choice.

Foggy Day
Foxy
Foggy Day vs Foxy
Foggy Day
Foxy
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Foxy
6333 · LRV 17

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Trim Color

Foggy Day
Rock Candy
Foggy Day vs Rock Candy
Foggy Day
Rock Candy
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Rock Candy
6231 · LRV 75

Rock Candy reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 20), opening up a space where Foggy Day encloses it.

Similar Colors

Foggy Day
Scattered Showers
Foggy Day vs Scattered Showers
Foggy Day
Scattered Showers
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Scattered Showers
9559 · LRV 22

With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Downing Slate
Foggy Day
Downing Slate vs Foggy Day
Downing Slate
Foggy Day
Sherwin-Williams
Downing Slate
2819 · LRV 21
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Before the Storm
Foggy Day
Before the Storm vs Foggy Day
Before the Storm
Foggy Day
Sherwin-Williams
Before the Storm
9564 · LRV 18
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20

With LRVs of 20 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Foggy Day
Software
Foggy Day vs Software
Foggy Day
Software
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Software
7074 · LRV 23

Software reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Foggy Day
Portsmouth
Foggy Day vs Portsmouth
Foggy Day
Portsmouth
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Portsmouth
9644 · LRV 22

With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Foggy Day
Serious Gray
Foggy Day vs Serious Gray
Foggy Day
Serious Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Serious Gray
6256 · LRV 23

A 3-point LRV gap (23 vs 20) makes Serious Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Foggy Day
Labradorite
Foggy Day vs Labradorite
Foggy Day
Labradorite
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Labradorite
7619 · LRV 19

With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Foggy Day
Storm Cloud
Foggy Day vs Storm Cloud
Foggy Day
Storm Cloud
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Storm Cloud
6249 · LRV 23

Storm Cloud reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blustery Sky
Foggy Day
Blustery Sky vs Foggy Day
Blustery Sky
Foggy Day
Sherwin-Williams
Blustery Sky
9140 · LRV 22
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Foggy Day
Westchester Gray
Foggy Day vs Westchester Gray
Foggy Day
Westchester Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Westchester Gray
2849 · LRV 19

With LRVs of 20 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Foggy Day
Foggy Day vs Mauve Tinge
Foggy Day
Mauve Tinge
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Mauve Tinge
6280 · LRV 76

At LRV 76 vs 20, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.

Foggy Day
Studio Mauve
Foggy Day vs Studio Mauve
Foggy Day
Studio Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Mauve
0062 · LRV 50

Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 20), opening up a space where Foggy Day encloses it.

Foggy Day
Truly Taupe
Foggy Day vs Truly Taupe
Foggy Day
Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Truly Taupe
6038 · LRV 35

At LRV 35 vs 20, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.

Foggy Day
Heavenly White
Foggy Day vs Heavenly White
Foggy Day
Heavenly White
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Heavenly White
6553 · LRV 81

At LRV 81 vs 20, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.

Foggy Day
Foggy Day vs Original White
Foggy Day
Original White
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Original White
7077 · LRV 74

Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 20), opening up a space where Foggy Day encloses it.

Foggy Day
Foggy Day vs Palisade
Foggy Day
Palisade
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Palisade
7635 · LRV 35

Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 20), opening up a space where Foggy Day encloses it.

Foggy Day
Griffin
Foggy Day vs Griffin
Foggy Day
Griffin
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Griffin
7026 · LRV 13

Foggy Day reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 13), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lighter Colors

African Gray
Foggy Day
African Gray vs Foggy Day
African Gray
Foggy Day
Sherwin-Williams
African Gray
9162 · LRV 31
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20

A 11-point LRV gap (31 vs 20) makes African Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Foggy Day
Software
Foggy Day vs Software
Foggy Day
Software
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Software
7074 · LRV 23

Software reads slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Foggy Day
Network Gray
Foggy Day vs Network Gray
Foggy Day
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

At LRV 37 vs 20, Network Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Foggy Day
Scattered Showers
Foggy Day vs Scattered Showers
Foggy Day
Scattered Showers
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Scattered Showers
9559 · LRV 22

With LRVs of 22 and 20, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Foggy Day
Uncertain Gray
Foggy Day vs Uncertain Gray
Foggy Day
Uncertain Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Uncertain Gray
6234 · LRV 43

Uncertain Gray reflects far more light (LRV 43 vs 20), opening up a space where Foggy Day encloses it.

Darker Colors

Big Dipper
Foggy Day
Big Dipper vs Foggy Day
Big Dipper
Foggy Day
Sherwin-Williams
Big Dipper
9645 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20

Foggy Day reflects far more light (LRV 20 vs 6), opening up a space where Big Dipper encloses it.

Foggy Day
Slate Tile
Foggy Day vs Slate Tile
Foggy Day
Slate Tile
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Slate Tile
7624 · LRV 15

A 5-point LRV gap (20 vs 15) makes Foggy Day the marginally brighter of the two.

Foggy Day
Grays Harbor
Foggy Day vs Grays Harbor
Foggy Day
Grays Harbor
Sherwin-Williams
Foggy Day
6235 · LRV 20
Sherwin-Williams
Grays Harbor
6236 · LRV 12

Foggy Day reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#727C7F
RGB114, 124, 127
HSL194° 5% 47%
CMYK10 2 0 50
CIE LabL: 51.3 a: -3.1 b: -2.9
XYZX: 17.98 Y: 19.52 Z: 22.90
Strip222 pos. C5