How popular is Gray Area?
Searches per month · USAbout 260 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Gray Area” 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 Gray Area
Gray Area is a timeless, medium-light beige with warm undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 39 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Gray Area, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Gray Area
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 7052
- Hex
- #AFA696
- RGB
- 175, 166, 150
- HSL
- 38, 14%, 64%
- CMYK
- 0, 5, 14, 31Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 68.5, 0.5, 9.4
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-gray-area
- LRV
- 39 (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.