How popular is Special Gray?
Searches per month · USAbout 110 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Special Gray” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Special Gray
Special Gray is a versatile, medium gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 19 and absorbs most light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Special Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Special Gray
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6277
- Hex
- #7B787D
- RGB
- 123, 120, 125
- HSL
- 276, 2%, 48%
- CMYK
- 2, 4, 0, 51Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 50.8, 2.1, -2.3
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-special-gray
- LRV
- 19 (Medium)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.