Winsome Grey
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Winsome Grey remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. We've gathered 9 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E7E9E7
LRV
80.99
Winsome Grey in Real Rooms
Winsome Grey has a high LRV of 80.99 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the White family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and kitchen cabinets.
5 Misc Photos
See how Winsome Grey is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Hallway walls in Winsome Grey provide a neutral transition between rooms.
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Accent wall in Winsome Grey adds sophisticated depth to the living space.
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Bedroom walls in Winsome Grey deliver a calm, grounding neutral foundation.
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Master bedroom walls in Winsome Grey create a serene, spa-like retreat.
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Living room walls in Winsome Grey complement both traditional and contemporary furnishings.
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4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Winsome Grey 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.
Kitchen cabinet doors painted Winsome Grey brighten the cooking and prep areas.
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Cabinets finished in Winsome Grey offer a modern, understated elegance in the kitchen.
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Kitchen cabinetry in Winsome Grey creates a cohesive, sophisticated look throughout.
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Lower cabinets in Winsome Grey provide visual balance in this open kitchen layout.
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Coordinating Colors
Winsome Grey reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 37), opening up a space where Smooth Stone encloses it.
Winsome Grey reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 22), opening up a space where Going Grey encloses it.
At LRV 81 vs 37, Winsome Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 83 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 83 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Winsome Grey reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 0), opening up a space where Superwhite encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (81 vs 77) makes Winsome Grey the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (81 vs 78) makes Winsome Grey the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (81 vs 76) makes Winsome Grey the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (81 vs 76) makes Winsome Grey the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 81 vs 59, Winsome Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 28, Winsome Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 81 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 81 vs 21, Winsome Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
Winsome Grey reads slightly lighter (LRV 81 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 81 vs 28, Winsome Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
Winsome Grey reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 13), opening up a space where Vigorous Violet encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (81 vs 73) makes Winsome Grey the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (81 vs 74) makes Winsome Grey the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (81 vs 76) makes Winsome Grey the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 81 vs 54, Winsome Grey is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 66, Winsome Grey is decisively the brighter choice.