
Repose Gray
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Repose 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 55 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#CCC9C0
LRV
58.22
Repose Gray's Color Strip
Repose Gray is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 244 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Repose Gray in Real Rooms
Repose Gray has a high LRV of 58.22 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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 bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, house and misc.

9 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Repose Gray suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

SW Repose Gray bedroom interior idea
@laurengravesco
9 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Repose 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.

Repose Gray living room color review
@sunsetsatwestover
6 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Repose 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 Repose Gray bathroom color review
@thepaynehome
7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Repose Gray cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray kitchen cabinets photo
@tjhconstruction
6 House Photos
The way Repose Gray interacts with exterior lighting—like sconces or path lights—is dramatic. At night, the house takes on a protective, fortress-like quality that feels incredibly secure and welcoming to those returning home.

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray exterior color review
@kchomereport
18 Misc Photos
Note how Repose Gray is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

SW Repose Gray hallway inspiration
@heidi_jensen_interiors
Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Trim Color
Similar Colors
9547
Vessel
View color →9629
Constellation
View color →6197
Aloof Gray

7029
Agreeable Gray

9165
Gossamer Veil

7651
Front Porch

9548
Sweater Weather

7050
Useful Gray

7654
Lattice

7671
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