Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632) records 62.52% LRV and 83.5 L*_HK lightness (#D6CEC3, RGB 214/206/195). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.11, a*=0.87, b*=6.45, C*=6.51, h°=82.3°) place SW 7632 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Modern Gray (SW 7632) are Behr Mineral (UL170-15, ΔE=0.71) and Benjamin Moore Rocking Chair (CSP-400, ΔE=1.24).
Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632, #D6CEC3) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Modern Gray (SW 7632) | #D6CEC3 | 62.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Mineral (UL170-15) | #D7D0C6 | 63.76% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.71 (98.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Granite Dust (MQ3-06) | #D7CEC4 | 63% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.81 (98.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Rocking Chair (CSP-400) | #D5CBBE | 60.74% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.24 (97.4%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Collingwood (859) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.42 (97%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.71 match for SW 7632: Mineral (UL170-15) delivers +1.2 LRV points lighter than Modern Gray (SW 7632) with -0.65 softer C*=5.86 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.81 match for SW 7632: Granite Dust (MQ3-06) delivers identical 63% reflectance to SW 7632 with matched C*=6.24 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.94 match for SW 7632: Mocha Light (BWC-24) delivers identical 63% reflectance to SW 7632 with +0.95 higher C*=7.46 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.24 equivalent for SW 7632: Rocking Chair (CSP-400) delivers -1.8 LRV points deeper than Modern Gray (SW 7632) with +1.31 higher C*=7.82 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for SW 7632: Collingwood (859) delivers identical 62.09% reflectance to SW 7632 with -0.93 softer C*=5.58 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for SW 7632: Collingwood (OC-28) delivers identical 62.09% reflectance to SW 7632 with -0.93 softer C*=5.58 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Modern Gray (#D6CEC3, LRV 62.52%).
Modern Gray (SW 7632, b*=6.45) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7632
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7632 (2700K shifts to #F3C7A5)
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Code SW 7632 (Modern Gray) reflects 62.52% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632) registers J'=85.4, a'=0.64, and b'=4.55 with HSL (35°, 19%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.5 L*_HK. Because SW 7632 carries a*=0.87 red-green and b*=6.45 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.51, Modern Gray projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7632 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Modern Gray (SW 7632) holds its native #DDCDBB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7632 adapts to #E3CBB2; at 3500K halogen, Modern Gray transitions to #E8CAAD; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7632 warms to #EEC8A8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Modern Gray (SW 7632) settles at #F3C7A5.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632, #D6CEC3), Behr Mineral (UL170-15, #D7D0C6, LRV 63.76%) scores ΔE2000=0.71 and CAM16=0.75, followed by Granite Dust (MQ3-06, ΔE=0.81). In Benjamin Moore, Rocking Chair (CSP-400, #D5CBBE, LRV 60.74%) achieves ΔE2000=1.24 ahead of Collingwood (859, ΔE=1.42). Coordinate SW 7632 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Greek Villa (SW 7551) hallways, and Roman Column (SW 7562) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.52% (#D6CEC3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.5 L*_HK.
At 62.52% reflectance, Modern Gray (SW 7632) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.11) to hold its #D6CEC3 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.11, a*=0.87, b*=6.45) classifies Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=6.51 chroma and h°=82.3° hue.
Pair Modern Gray (SW 7632) with North & East Windows for SW 7632 (62.52% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7632. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7632 shifts from #D6CEC3 toward #F3C7A5.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632, #D6CEC3) are Behr Mineral (UL170-15, #D7D0C6) at ΔE2000=0.71 and Benjamin Moore Rocking Chair (CSP-400, #D5CBBE) at ΔE2000=1.24.
Both UL170-15 and CSP-400 matches are verified against Modern Gray (SW 7632) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Modern Gray (SW 7632, LRV 62.52%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Modern Gray (SW 7632) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.