Sherwin-Williams • 7023

Requisite Gray

Name: Sherwin-Williams Requisite Gray 7023
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its versatile qualities, Requisite Gray remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 11 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#B9B2A9

LRV

44.87

Light Reflectance Value

44.87

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Collection

Living Well - Center

Requisite Gray's Color Strip

Requisite Gray is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Alpaca and Functional Gray. The strip spans from Alpaca at the lightest end to Well-Bred Brown at the deepest. Strip 241 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

C1Alpaca C2Requisite Gray

C3Functional Gray C4Elephant Ear C5Backdrop C6Griffin C7Well-Bred Brown

Requisite Gray in Real Rooms

Requisite Gray has a medium-high LRV of 44.87 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 misc, living room, kitchen cabinets and bedroom.

2 Misc Photos

These examples of Requisite 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.

Sw Requisite Gray Hallway

@clairebell26

Sw 7023 Library

@donnamakesthings

6 Living Room Photos

Choosing Requisite Gray for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray Living Room

@1907homerenovation

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Requisite Gray brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray Kitchen Cabinets

@hardwoodcreationsnc

2 Bedroom Photos

There's a rhythmic quality to Requisite Gray in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.