Match Intellectual Gray
Sherwin-Williams Intellectual Gray is a mid-tone shade, warm in character with an LRV of 36. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.
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Intellectual Gray
7045#A8A093LRV 36Warm
Closest matches across every brand
One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.
Intellectual Gray
S 3005-Y20R
S 3005-Y20R
S 3005-Y20R · LRV 41
S 3005-Y20R reads slightly lighter
Intellectual Gray
Pebble grey
ClassicPebble grey
RAL 7032 · LRV 45
Pebble grey reads slightly lighter