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Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray SW7045

Intellectual Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW7045

About Intellectual Gray by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 35.6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #a8a093

RGB: 168, 160, 147

Hue37°

Saturation11%

Lightness62%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Intellectual Gray from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Intellectual Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW7045

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Intellectual Gray looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Intellectual Gray SW7045 a warm or cool color?
Intellectual Gray by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Intellectual Gray?
Intellectual Gray sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 37°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Intellectual Gray?
Brightness is about 36%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 62%. Hue is close to 37°. The hex value is #a8a093. The RGB value is 168, 160, 147.
Is Intellectual Gray better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Intellectual Gray has brightness around 36%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Intellectual Gray?
You can match Intellectual Gray with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Intellectual Gray work best in a home?
Intellectual Gray works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Intellectual Gray compare to a pure white paint?
Intellectual Gray is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Intellectual Gray in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Intellectual Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW7045

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Intellectual Gray in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Intellectual Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW7045

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Intellectual Gray. They add contrast without clashing.

Intellectual Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW7045

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Intellectual Gray. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

STONEHENGE GREIGE

Glidden

PPG1024-5

Turret

Benjamin Moore

CC-604

Indian River

Benjamin Moore

985

Ranchwood

Benjamin Moore

CC-500