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Network Gray

We've categorized Network Gray as a versatile Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#A0A5A7

LRV

37.27

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Light Reflectance Value
37.27
Medium
TemperatureNeutral
SaturationBright

Network Gray's Color Strip

Network Gray is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Online and African Gray. The strip spans from Gray Screen at the lightest end to Cyberspace at the deepest. Color strip 235 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.

Network Gray in Real Rooms

Network Gray has a medium-high LRV of 37.27 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 misc, living room, house and bedroom.

5 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Network 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 Network Gray Accent Wall

Accent walls gain depth and dimension in Network Gray.

@turquoisebydesign

Sw Network Gray Laundry Room

Cabinets and shelving organize space in soft Network Gray.

@building51814insc

Sw 7073 Painted Furniture

Painted storage piece showcases the versatility of Network Gray.

@building51814insc

Sherwin Williams Network Gray Painted Storage

Built-in shelving gains visual interest with Network Gray.

@thewoodstockwoodstock

Sherwin Williams Network Gray Painted Storage

Cabinetry painted Network Gray provides functional style.

@thewoodstockwoodstock

1 Living Room Photo

There is a specific "glow" that Network Gray takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Sw Network Gray Living Room

Walls envelop the living room in calming Network Gray.

@michelle.eickmeyer

1 House Photo

Using Network 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.

Sw Network Gray Exterior

Board-and-batten siding wraps the home in Network Gray.

@tallyrpi

3 Bedroom Photos

The bedroom is where Network 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.

Sw Network Gray Bedroom

Walls create a serene backdrop in sophisticated Network Gray.

@segelhome

Network Gray Boho Bedroom

Textured walls embrace boho style in warm Network Gray.

@hammockinteriors

Sherwin Williams Network Gray Bedroom

Soft Network Gray walls establish tranquility throughout the bedroom.

@segelhome

Coordinating Colors

Network Gray
Site White
Network Gray vs Site White
Network Gray
Site White
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Site White
7070 · LRV 73

At LRV 73 vs 37, Site White is decisively the brighter choice.

Gossamer Veil
Network Gray
Gossamer Veil vs Network Gray
Gossamer Veil
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Gossamer Veil
9165 · LRV 62
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

Gossamer Veil reflects far more light (LRV 62 vs 37), opening up a space where Network Gray encloses it.

Trim Color

Network Gray
Site White
Network Gray vs Site White
Network Gray
Site White
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Site White
7070 · LRV 73

At LRV 73 vs 37, Site White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Castlegate
Network Gray
Castlegate vs Network Gray
Castlegate
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Castlegate
9558 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Gris
Network Gray
Gris vs Network Gray
Gris
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Gris
7659 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 39 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Breakwater
Network Gray
Breakwater vs Network Gray
Breakwater
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Breakwater
9638 · LRV 38
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Morning Fog
Network Gray
Morning Fog vs Network Gray
Morning Fog
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Morning Fog
6255 · LRV 42
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

A 5-point LRV gap (42 vs 37) makes Morning Fog the marginally brighter of the two.

Let it Rain
Network Gray
Let it Rain vs Network Gray
Let it Rain
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Let it Rain
9152 · LRV 34
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 37 and 34, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Network Gray
Uncertain Gray
Network Gray vs Uncertain Gray
Network Gray
Uncertain Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Uncertain Gray
6234 · LRV 43

A 5-point LRV gap (43 vs 37) makes Uncertain Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Dustblu
Network Gray
Dustblu vs Network Gray
Dustblu
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Dustblu
9161 · LRV 32
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

A 5-point LRV gap (37 vs 32) makes Network Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

African Gray
Network Gray
African Gray vs Network Gray
African Gray
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
African Gray
9162 · LRV 31
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

Network Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 31), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Cadet
Network Gray
Cadet vs Network Gray
Cadet
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Cadet
9143 · LRV 31
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 31) makes Network Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Gray Matters
Network Gray
Gray Matters vs Network Gray
Gray Matters
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Gray Matters
7066 · LRV 39
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Network Gray
Mauve Tinge vs Network Gray
Mauve Tinge
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Mauve Tinge
6280 · LRV 76
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 37), opening up a space where Network Gray encloses it.

Network Gray
Studio Mauve
Network Gray vs Studio Mauve
Network Gray
Studio Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Studio Mauve
0062 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 37, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.

Network Gray
Truly Taupe
Network Gray vs Truly Taupe
Network Gray
Truly Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Truly Taupe
6038 · LRV 35

With LRVs of 37 and 35, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Heavenly White
Network Gray
Heavenly White vs Network Gray
Heavenly White
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Heavenly White
6553 · LRV 81
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

Heavenly White reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 37), opening up a space where Network Gray encloses it.

Network Gray
Network Gray vs Original White
Network Gray
Original White
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Original White
7077 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 37, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.

Network Gray
Network Gray vs Palisade
Network Gray
Palisade
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Palisade
7635 · LRV 35

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 37 vs 35), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Griffin
Network Gray
Griffin vs Network Gray
Griffin
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Griffin
7026 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

At LRV 37 vs 13, Network Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Evening Shadow
Network Gray
Evening Shadow vs Network Gray
Evening Shadow
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Evening Shadow
7662 · LRV 60
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

At LRV 60 vs 37, Evening Shadow is decisively the brighter choice.

Lazy Gray
Network Gray
Lazy Gray vs Network Gray
Lazy Gray
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Lazy Gray
6254 · LRV 53
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

Lazy Gray reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 37), opening up a space where Network Gray encloses it.

Morning Fog
Network Gray
Morning Fog vs Network Gray
Morning Fog
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Morning Fog
6255 · LRV 42
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

A 5-point LRV gap (42 vs 37) makes Morning Fog the marginally brighter of the two.

Krypton
Network Gray
Krypton vs Network Gray
Krypton
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Krypton
6247 · LRV 52
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

At LRV 52 vs 37, Krypton is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Network Gray
Scattered Showers
Network Gray vs Scattered Showers
Network Gray
Scattered Showers
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Scattered Showers
9559 · LRV 22

At LRV 37 vs 22, Network Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Network Gray
Software
Network Gray vs Software
Network Gray
Software
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Software
7074 · LRV 23

At LRV 37 vs 23, Network Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Cadet
Network Gray
Cadet vs Network Gray
Cadet
Network Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Cadet
9143 · LRV 31
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37

A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 31) makes Network Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

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.

Network Gray
Slate Tile
Network Gray vs Slate Tile
Network Gray
Slate Tile
Sherwin-Williams
Network Gray
7073 · LRV 37
Sherwin-Williams
Slate Tile
7624 · LRV 15

Network Gray reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 15), opening up a space where Slate Tile encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#A0A5A7
RGB160, 165, 167
HSL197° 4% 64%
CMYK4 1 0 35
CIE LabL: 67.4 a: -1.4 b: -1.6
XYZX: 34.93 Y: 37.17 Z: 41.89
Strip235 pos. C3