How popular is Intellectual Gray?
Searches per month · USAbout 2,040 searches a month in the USUp 5% on the previous 12 months.
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Intellectual 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 Intellectual Gray
Intellectual Gray is a timeless, medium-light beige with warm undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 36 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
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The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Intellectual Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Intellectual Gray
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 7045
- Hex
- #A8A093
- RGB
- 168, 160, 147
- HSL
- 37, 11%, 62%
- CMYK
- 0, 5, 13, 34Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 66.2, 0.6, 7.8
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-intellectual-gray
- LRV
- 36 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Warm
- Temperature
- warm
- Family
- beige
- 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.