What is the HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn?

The exact hexadecimal code for Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674) is #585858. Its sRGB values are R: 88, G: 88, B: 88.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Peppercorn?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn is 10. This makes it a moody, deep shade that absorbs light and adds intimate drama.

What is the best cheap dupe for Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn?

The best budget match for Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn is Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No. 26) with a 90.2% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 2.56), saving $0 per gallon.

What undertones does Peppercorn have?

Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn features Neutral Gray, Charcoal, Balanced Slate undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Sherwin-WilliamsCode: SW 7674Darks & Moody

Peppercorn

A beautifully balanced dark charcoal gray without excessive blue or brown notes. Exceptional for dramatic powder rooms.

Dominant Undertones:

Neutral GrayCharcoalBalanced Slate

Est. Price: $82/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

10/ 100

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HEX: #585858 • LRV: 10

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Hexadecimal

#585858

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

88, 88, 88

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

10%

Absorbs Light

HSL

0°, 0%, 35%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,0,0,65

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$82/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Peppercorn

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

#1Farrow & Ball Alternative

90.2% Match

Peppercorn

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball (No. 26)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):2.56

LRV Comparison:10 vs 12

"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#2Benjamin Moore Alternative

87.5% Match

Peppercorn

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Kendall Charcoal

Benjamin Moore (HC-166)

$94/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):3.1

LRV Comparison:10 vs 14.6

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#3Benjamin Moore Alternative

77.8% Match

Peppercorn

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Wrought Iron

Benjamin Moore (2124-10)

$94/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):5.05

LRV Comparison:10 vs 6.1

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Ace Hardware / BM Store

#4Farrow & Ball Alternative

71.4% Match

Peppercorn

Sherwin-Williams

$82/gal

DUPE

Inchyra Blue

Farrow & Ball (No. 289)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):6.89

LRV Comparison:10 vs 11

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

Peppercorn Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Benjamin Moore	Kendall Charcoal	HC-166	87.5%	3.1	$94	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Down Pipe	No. 26	90.2%	2.56	$145	View Specs
Behr	Cracked Pepper	PPU18-01	71.1%	6.97	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Weekend	JG-03	60%	10.37	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Flint Smoke	5003-1B	65.5%	8.58	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Peppercorn

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Peppercorn in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Peppercorn

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn?

The official hexadecimal color code is #585858. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 88, Green: 88, Blue: 88.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Peppercorn?

Peppercorn has an LRV of 10. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Peppercorn?

The closest budget alternative is Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No. 26), scoring a 90.2% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.