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Grizzle Gray

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Grizzle Gray (7068) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 79 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#636562

LRV

12.84

Light Reflectance Value
12.84
dark
Temperatureneutral
SaturationBright

Grizzle Gray's Color Strip

Grizzle Gray is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Cityscape and Peppercorn. The strip spans from Passive at the lightest end to Peppercorn at the deepest. Browsing strip 236 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

Grizzle Gray in Real Rooms

Grizzle Gray has a low LRV of 12.84 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, house, misc and front door.

Color Strip 236

20 Living Room Photos

When applied to living room walls, Grizzle 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.

Dark grey panelled accent wall Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray

Dark grey panelled accent wall Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray

@macfarland_painting

8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

For an island-only application, Grizzle Gray provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.

Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray kitchen cabinets review

Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray kitchen cabinets review

@smart_cabinet_painting

11 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Grizzle 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.

Bedroom accent wall Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray color

Bedroom accent wall Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray color

@lifeamongthecedars

9 Bathroom Photos

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Grizzle Gray provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Small bathroom design Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray

Small bathroom design Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray

@tarafieldsinteriors

1 Kitchen Photo

In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Grizzle 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.

Kitchen renovation Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray walls

Kitchen renovation Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray walls

@bigfootcabinet

23 House Photos

Using Grizzle 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.

Grizzle Gray House Exterior

Grizzle Gray House Exterior

@kristintryinteriors

5 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Grizzle Gray, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Sw 7068 Wall Paint

Sw 7068 Wall Paint

@ourcorneroftheworldblog

Master Closet

Master Closet

@happilyeverreno

Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray Beadboard

Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray Beadboard

@edgewoodfarmhouse

SW Grizzle Gray painted storage

SW Grizzle Gray painted storage

@carypaulstudios

SW Grizzle Gray painted storage

SW Grizzle Gray painted storage

@edgewoodfarmhouse

2 Front Door Photos

A front door in Grizzle Gray 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.

SW Grizzle Gray front door

SW Grizzle Gray front door

@denisebeldin

SW Grizzle Gray door

SW Grizzle Gray door

@homewiththeaustins

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

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Color Codes

HEX#636562
RGB99, 101, 98
HSL100° 2% 39%
CMYK2 0 3 60
CIE LabL: 42.5 a: -1.4 b: 1.4
XYZX: 12.00 Y: 12.84 Z: 13.40
Strip236 pos. C6