Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) records 58.5% LRV and 81.3 L*_HK lightness (#CCC9C0, RGB 204/201/192). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.97, a*=-0.56, b*=4.86, C*=4.89, h°=96.6°) place SW 7015 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Repose Gray (SW 7015) are Behr Gratifying Gray (DC-008, ΔE=0.51) and Benjamin Moore Apparition (860, ΔE=0.62).
Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015, #CCC9C0) 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) | Repose Gray (SW 7015) | #CCC9C0 | 58.5% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Gratifying Gray (DC-008) | #CBC9C0 | 58% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.51 (98.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Dolphin Fin (790C-3) | #CCCAC1 | 59% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.55 (98.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Apparition (860) | #CCC8BE | 57.96% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.62 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Nimbus (1465) | #CFCCC4 | 60.52% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.90 (98.1%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for SW 7015: Gratifying Gray (DC-008) delivers identical 58% reflectance to SW 7015 with matched C*=4.83 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.55 match for SW 7015: Dolphin Fin (790C-3) delivers identical 59% reflectance to SW 7015 with matched C*=4.82 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.02 equivalent for SW 7015: Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) delivers identical 58% reflectance to SW 7015 with matched C*=4.78 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.62 match for SW 7015: Apparition (860) delivers identical 57.96% reflectance to SW 7015 with +0.61 higher C*=5.5 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.9 match for SW 7015: Nimbus (1465) delivers +2 LRV points lighter than Repose Gray (SW 7015) with -0.52 softer C*=4.37 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.08 equivalent for SW 7015: London Fog (1541) delivers -1 LRV points deeper than Repose Gray (SW 7015) with +0.73 higher C*=5.62 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Repose Gray (#CCC9C0, LRV 58.5%).
Repose Gray (SW 7015, b*=4.86) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7015
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 7015 (2700K shifts to #E8C2A2)
Need Repose Gray (SW 7015, LRV 58.5%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Sherwin-Williams fan-deck steps around #CCC9C0:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code SW 7015 (Repose Gray) reflects 58.5% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) registers J'=83.4, a'=-0.82, and b'=3.64 with HSL (45°, 11%, 78%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.3 L*_HK. Because SW 7015 carries a*=-0.56 red-green and b*=4.86 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.89, Repose Gray projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 7015 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Repose Gray (SW 7015) holds its native #D3C8B8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 7015 adapts to #D9C6B0; at 3500K halogen, Repose Gray transitions to #DEC5AA; at 3000K residential LED, SW 7015 warms to #E4C4A6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Repose Gray (SW 7015) settles at #E8C2A2.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015, #CCC9C0), Behr Gratifying Gray (DC-008, #CBC9C0, LRV 58%) scores ΔE2000=0.51 and CAM16=0.39, followed by Dolphin Fin (790C-3, ΔE=0.55). In Benjamin Moore, Apparition (860, #CCC8BE, LRV 57.96%) achieves ΔE2000=0.62 ahead of Nimbus (1465, ΔE=0.9). Coordinate SW 7015 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Ibis White (SW 7000) trim, Futon (SW 7101) hallways, and White Flour (SW 7102) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray.
Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 58.5% (#CCC9C0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.3 L*_HK.
At 58.5% reflectance, Repose Gray (SW 7015) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.97) to hold its #CCC9C0 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.97, a*=-0.56, b*=4.86) classifies Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=4.89 chroma and h°=96.6° hue.
Pair Repose Gray (SW 7015) with North & East Windows for SW 7015 (58.5% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under SW 7015. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 7015 shifts from #CCC9C0 toward #E8C2A2.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015, #CCC9C0) are Behr Gratifying Gray (DC-008, #CBC9C0) at ΔE2000=0.51 and Benjamin Moore Apparition (860, #CCC8BE) at ΔE2000=0.62.
Both DC-008 and 860 matches are verified against Repose Gray (SW 7015) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015, LRV 58.5%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Ibis White (SW 7000, #F2ECE6, LRV 84.68%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Ibis White (SW 7000) with Repose Gray (SW 7015) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.