
Summit Gray
Summit Gray is a versatile Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 7 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#959491
LRV
29.56
Summit Gray's Color Strip
Summit Gray is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Pewter Cast and Gray Shingle. The strip spans from Zircon at the lightest end to Grapy at the deepest. As part of strip 282, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Summit Gray in Real Rooms
Summit Gray has a medium LRV of 29.56 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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, bedroom, house and kitchen cabinets.

1 Misc Photo
More spaces painted in Summit Gray, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Sw 7669 Accent Wall
@lucky_luis
1 Living Room Photo
Summit Gray works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Sw 7669 Living Room
@aaron911411
1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Summit Gray rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

Bedroom
@luxeinteriorsanddesigninc
2 House Photos
When choosing Summit 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 Summit Gray Exterior
@daguecommunities

Summit Gray Exterior
@aasrudpainting
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Summit Gray on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.

Sw 7669 Kitchen Cabinets
@oxfordmscabinets

Kitchen Cabinets
@oxfordmscabinets
Coordinating Colors
Trim Color
Similar Colors
7670
Gray Shingle

9163
Tin Lizzie

7673
Pewter Cast

9563
Bedrock
View color →9164
Illusive Green

7660
Earl Grey

9170
Acier

9167
Polished Concrete
View color →9162
African Gray

9153
Moonlit Orchid




