Sherwin-Williams Steely Gray (SW 7664) is a solid, mid-tone blue-gray paint color. With an LRV of 30, it provides significant depth and a cool, calming mood. Its cyan undertones make it a stylish and welcoming choice for bedrooms, cabinetry, and exterior siding.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 7664 |
| HEX Code | #90979B |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 30 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Blue-Gray |
| Hidden Undertones | Cyan, Green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Kitchen cabinets, Bedrooms, Exterior siding, Accent walls |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This cool slate hue applied to lower cabinetry, paired with brushed brass hardware and bright morning sunlight.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright morning sunlight streaming through a large east-facing window, creating crisp, directional shadows.
- Trim Recommendation:SW Extra White
- Hardware Finishes:Brushed brass
- Countertop Material:White Macaubas Quartzite
- Flooring:Light white oak wide plank
- Backsplash:Hand-glazed white zellige tiles
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: A soft bluish-gray wall application illuminated by diffused afternoon light, accented with matte black metal nightstands.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, diffused afternoon light entering through sheer curtains, casting a gentle, moody glow.
- Trim Recommendation:SW Pure White
- Key Materials:Washed linen, bouclé, matte black metal accents
- Flooring:Warm walnut hardwood
- Coordinating Color:SW Sea Salt
Complementary Paint Colors
Material board: Observing this cool gray tone on exterior lap siding under clear midday sunlight, complemented by natural cedar brackets.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Clear midday sunlight, bright and unclouded, casting sharp architectural shadows.
- Trim Recommendation:SW Alabaster
- Door Color:SW Tricorn Black
- Architectural Style:Modern Craftsman
- Key Materials:Natural cedar brackets, matte black sconces, natural stone skirting
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Design mockup: A deep gray feature wall glowing under warm golden hour sunlight, contrasting with sleek polished concrete floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm, golden hour sunlight slanting across the room, highlighting wall textures.
- Trim Recommendation:SW High Reflective White
- Key Materials:Natural rattan, cognac leather, brushed nickel
- Flooring:Polished concrete
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