Sherwin-Williams Pearl Gray (SW 52) records 60.92% LRV and 82.7 L*_HK lightness (#CBCEC5, RGB 203/206/197). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.31, a*=-2.65, b*=4.11, C*=4.89, h°=122.8°) place SW 52 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Pearl Gray (SW 52) are Behr Heath Gray (N380-2, ΔE=0.82) and Benjamin Moore Vapor Trails (1556, ΔE=1.29).
Sherwin-Williams Pearl Gray (SW 52, #CBCEC5) 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) | Pearl Gray (SW 52) | #CBCEC5 | 60.92% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Heath Gray (N380-2) | #C9CBC2 | 59% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.82 (98.3%) |
| Behr #2 | Silver Setting (PWL-89) | #CACEC7 | 61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.95 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Vapor Trails (1556) | #CFD0C5 | 62.49% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.29 (97.3%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Sleigh Bells (1480) | #CBCFC9 | 61.56% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.41 (97%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.82 match for SW 52: Heath Gray (N380-2) delivers -1.9 LRV points deeper than Pearl Gray (SW 52) with matched C*=4.83 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.95 match for SW 52: Silver Setting (PWL-89) delivers identical 61% reflectance to SW 52 with -0.89 softer C*=4 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.19 equivalent for SW 52: Paving Stones (PPF-16) delivers identical 60% reflectance to SW 52 with -0.64 softer C*=4.25 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.29 equivalent for SW 52: Vapor Trails (1556) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Pearl Gray (SW 52) with +0.92 higher C*=5.81 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.41 equivalent for SW 52: Sleigh Bells (1480) delivers identical 61.56% reflectance to SW 52 with -1.38 softer C*=3.51 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for SW 52: Cliffside Gray (HC-180) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Pearl Gray (SW 52) with -1.38 softer C*=3.51 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Pearl Gray (#CBCEC5, LRV 60.92%).
Pearl Gray (SW 52, b*=4.11) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Pearl Gray
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 52 (2700K shifts to #E8C7A7)
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Code SW 52 (Pearl Gray) reflects 60.92% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Pearl Gray (SW 52) registers J'=84.5, a'=-3.28, and b'=3.27 with HSL (80°, 8%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.7 L*_HK. Because SW 52 carries a*=-2.65 red-green and b*=4.11 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.89, Pearl Gray projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 52 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Pearl Gray (SW 52) holds its native #D2CDBD swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 52 adapts to #D9CBB4; at 3500K halogen, Pearl Gray transitions to #DECAAF; at 3000K residential LED, SW 52 warms to #E4C8AA; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Pearl Gray (SW 52) settles at #E8C7A7.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Pearl Gray (SW 52, #CBCEC5), Behr Heath Gray (N380-2, #C9CBC2, LRV 59%) scores ΔE2000=0.82 and CAM16=1.01, followed by Silver Setting (PWL-89, ΔE=0.95). In Benjamin Moore, Vapor Trails (1556, #CFD0C5, LRV 62.49%) achieves ΔE2000=1.29 ahead of Sleigh Bells (1480, ΔE=1.41). Coordinate SW 52 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) trim, Alabaster (SW 7008) hallways, and White Flour (SW 7102) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Pearl Gray (SW 52) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 60.92% (#CBCEC5) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.7 L*_HK.
At 60.92% reflectance, Pearl Gray (SW 52) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.31) to hold its #CBCEC5 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.31, a*=-2.65, b*=4.11) classifies Sherwin-Williams Pearl Gray (SW 52) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.89 chroma and h°=122.8° hue.
Pair Pearl Gray (SW 52) with North & East Windows for SW 52 (60.92% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Pearl Gray. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 52 shifts from #CBCEC5 toward #E8C7A7.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Pearl Gray (SW 52, #CBCEC5) are Behr Heath Gray (N380-2, #C9CBC2) at ΔE2000=0.82 and Benjamin Moore Vapor Trails (1556, #CFD0C5) at ΔE2000=1.29.
Both N380-2 and 1556 matches are verified against Pearl Gray (SW 52) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Pearl Gray (SW 52, LRV 60.92%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007, #E9EBE7, LRV 82.53%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) with Pearl Gray (SW 52) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.