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Pearl Gray

Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Pearl Gray remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 15 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#CBCEC5

LRV

60.87

Light Reflectance Value
60.87
light
Temperatureneutral
SaturationMuted

Pearl Gray in Real Rooms

Pearl Gray has a high LRV of 60.87 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, living room, house, bathroom and bedroom.

3 Misc Photos

Pearl Gray shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray hallway paint

Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray hallway paint

@eltyspremiumpainting

Sw 0052 stairs

Sw 0052 stairs

@erincavan_

Review

Review

@specpaintinginc

6 Living Room Photos

Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Pearl Gray. 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.

Sw pearl gray living room

Sw pearl gray living room

@specpaintinginc

2 House Photos

When choosing Pearl Gray for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

SW Pearl Gray house exterior color review

SW Pearl Gray house exterior color review

@daguecommunities

Sw pearl gray exterior

Sw pearl gray exterior

@daguecommunities

3 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Pearl Gray can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

SW Pearl Gray bathroom color review

SW Pearl Gray bathroom color review

@bodysurfersuz

SW 0052 bathroom color review

SW 0052 bathroom color review

@bodysurfersuz

Sherwin williams pearl gray bathroom

Sherwin williams pearl gray bathroom

@jennypohlman103

1 Bedroom Photo

Pearl Gray has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.

Sw pearl gray bedroom

Sw pearl gray bedroom

@hannahrosehandmade

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#CBCEC5
RGB203, 206, 197
HSL80° 8% 79%
CMYK1 0 4 19
CIE LabL: 82.3 a: -2.6 b: 4.1
XYZX: 56.78 Y: 60.87 Z: 61.57