Worldly Gray
Sitting squarely between Agreeable Gray and Repose Gray, Worldly Gray has slight green-taupe undertones that counteract southern glare.
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Worldly Gray
๐๏ธ Interactive Room VisualizerLive Simulation
See Worldly Gray on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.
๐ฌ Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant
Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.
Hexadecimal
#CBC5B9
Web & Digital
sRGB Values
203, 197, 185
Red, Green, Blue
LRV
57%
Reflects Light
HSL
40°, 15%, 76%
Hue, Sat, Light
CMYK
0,3,9,20
Print coordinates
Brand Tier
premium
$82/gal MSRP
Top Budget Dupes for Worldly Gray
CIEDE2000 RankedCalculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.
Worldly Gray
Sherwin-Williams
$82/gal
Revere Pewter
Benjamin Moore (HC-172)
$94/gal
"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Worldly Gray
Sherwin-Williams
$82/gal
Elephant's Breath
Farrow & Ball (No. 229)
$145/gal
"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"
Worldly Gray
Sherwin-Williams
$82/gal
Graceful Gray
Behr (PPU18-12)
$48/gal
"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"
Worldly Gray
Sherwin-Williams
$82/gal
Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball (No. 228)
$145/gal
"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"
Worldly Gray Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands
Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.
| Brand | Matching Color | Code | Swatch | Similarity | ΔE | Price / Gal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Revere Pewter | HC-172 | 96.7% | 1.22 | $94 | View Specs | |
| Farrow & Ball | Elephant's Breath | No. 229 | 91.8% | 2.21 | $145 | View Specs | |
| Behr | Graceful Gray | PPU18-12 | 91.2% | 2.35 | $48 | View Specs | |
| Magnolia Home | Shiplap | JG-01 | 60% | 10.14 | $52 | View Specs | |
| Valspar | Gravity | 4005-1B | 77.8% | 5.07 | $44 | View Specs |
Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Worldly Gray
Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.
Pure White (SW 7005)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 84
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 6
Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Worldly Gray in Behr Marquee base".
Frequently Asked Questions About Worldly Gray
What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray?
The official hexadecimal color code is #CBC5B9. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 203, Green: 197, Blue: 185.
What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Worldly Gray?
Worldly Gray has an LRV of 57. Its mid-tone LRV gives it stability, making it an ideal whole-house paint that will not wash out in bright sunlight.
What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Worldly Gray?
The closest budget alternative is Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter (HC-172), scoring a 96.7% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.