How popular is Ponder?
Searches per month · USAbout 90 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Ponder” 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 Ponder
Ponder is a sophisticated, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 48 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 Ponder, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Ponder
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 7079
- Hex
- #BCB6B6
- RGB
- 188, 182, 182
- HSL
- 0, 4%, 73%
- CMYK
- 0, 3, 3, 26Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 74.5, 2.1, 0.8
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-ponder
- LRV
- 48 (Medium Light)
- 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.