
Homburg Gray
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Homburg 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 21 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#666D69
LRV
14.69
Homburg Gray's Color Strip
Homburg Gray is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 238 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Homburg Gray in Real Rooms
Homburg Gray has a low LRV of 14.69 — 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 bathroom, misc, dining room, front door, living room, bedroom, kitchen cabinets and house.

1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Homburg 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 Homburg Gray Bathroom Vanity
@adornmentbuffalo
4 Misc Photos
These examples of Homburg Gray 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.

Homburg Gray Review
@bigmamashousereno

Sw 7622 Wall Panelling
@what.bb.built

Sherwin Williams Homburg Gray Painted Storage
@refinedcabinetspei

Sw Homburg Gray Painted Furniture
@bigmamashousereno
2 Dining Room Photos
Using Homburg Gray in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.

Sherwin Williams Homburg Gray Dining Room
@bigmamashousereno

Homburg Gray Dining Room
@615realtyguy
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Homburg Gray is a timeless choice that won't feel dated as trends shift. It's a versatile hue that can adapt to different porch decor—from modern planters to traditional rockers—with effortless ease.

Sherwin Williams Homburg Gray Door
@hecs_good_wood
6 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Homburg Gray is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Sw Homburg Gray Living Room
@aluisyandco
2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Homburg Gray 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.

Homburg Gray Bedroom
@lake_st.designs

Sw Homburg Gray Bedroom
@marycasachic
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Homburg Gray earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

Sherwin Williams Homburg Gray Kitchen Cabinets
@frommhouselove

Sw Homburg Gray Kitchen Cabinets
@quoruminternational
3 House Photos
Homburg Gray on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Sherwin Williams Homburg Gray Exterior
@kjbhomesmpls

Sw 7622 House Exterior
@offthecuffhome

Sw 7622 Exterior
@daniels_painting_
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