Analytical Gray is a warm, medium greige that leans slightly beige. It looks grounded and cozy in natural light and works well with warm woods and brass. It is a common choice for living rooms and exteriors.
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Undertone: Mid-tone warm greige with a beige undertone.
LRV 47: Analytical Gray is a mid-tone: noticeably deeper than a white, but far from dark.
Where to use it: Living room, dining room, exterior.
Trim: Analytical Gray pairs well with Alabaster SW 7008 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Analytical Gray on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Analytical Gray from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray (SW 7051) is #BFB6A7, which is rgb(191, 182, 167). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 47. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Analytical Gray is a mid-tone: noticeably deeper than a white, but far from dark.
Analytical Gray has a mid-tone warm greige with a beige undertone undertone. By its digital value it sits on the warm side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.
The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray is Pashmina (AF-100, #BBB2A1), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Analytical Gray is Graceful Gray (PPU18-12, #BEB6AC), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 2.7). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.