Sherwin-Williams • 7024

Functional Gray

Name: Sherwin-Williams Functional Gray 7024
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on versatile tones, Functional Gray (7024) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 101 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#ABA39A

LRV

37.01

Light Reflectance Value

37.01

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Collection

2018 Sincerity 2020 Haven Living Well - Unplug

Functional Gray's Color Strip

Functional Gray is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Requisite Gray and Elephant Ear. The strip spans from Alpaca at the lightest end to Well-Bred Brown at the deepest. Browsing strip 241 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Alpaca C2Requisite Gray C3Functional Gray

C4Elephant Ear C5Backdrop C6Griffin C7Well-Bred Brown

Functional Gray in Real Rooms

Functional Gray has a medium-high LRV of 37.01 — 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, bathroom, bedroom, misc, kitchen cabinets and house.

50 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Functional Gray creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Sw Functional Gray Hallway

@thebrickhousedecor

15 Bathroom Photos

The interaction between Functional Gray and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Sw 7024 Bathroom

@cozyrosestyle

14 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Functional Gray reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

Functional Gray Bedroom

@homeon_ellingtonlane

2 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Functional Gray provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Sherwin Williams Functional Gray Painted Storage

@pinksoulart

Sherwin Williams SW 7024 painted furniture color review

@signaturewoodworksco

14 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Functional Gray brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Sherwin Williams SW 7024 kitchen cabinets color review

@frenchiefunfinds

6 House Photos

Using Functional Gray on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.