Worldly Gray
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7043
Worldly Gray is Agreeable Gray's quieter sibling, a warm greige that runs slightly more muted and can show a faint green softness in some light. It is a dependable whole-home wall color for clients who found Agreeable Gray a touch too beige. Like the rest of this family, it pairs easily with white trim, wood tones, and both warm and cool textiles.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Desert Light 1004 (#D2C8BD) · London Fog 1541 (#CCC7BD) · Mocha Cream CC-458 (#D3C9BD)
Farrow & Ball: Shadow Gray No. 9904 (#CCC9BC) · Elephant's Breath No. 229 (#C7BEB3) · Cornforth White No. 228 (#CFCBC4)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Realist Beige SW 6078 (#D3C8BD) · Alpaca SW 7022 (#CCC5BD) · Useful Gray SW 7050 (#CFCABD)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Worldly Gray?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Worldly Gray SW 7043 is #CEC6BB. In RGB that is 206, 198, 187. Use these values to reproduce Worldly Gray in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Worldly Gray?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Worldly Gray is Desert Light 1004 (#D2C8BD). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Worldly Gray warm or cool?
Worldly Gray is a warm gray, close kin to Agreeable Gray but a hair more subdued. Its undertone tends toward soft beige with an occasional green whisper rather than violet. At an LRV of approximately 57, it is light enough for small rooms and holds up in open plans. North light cools it toward true gray; warm light brings the greige character forward.
Why does Worldly Gray look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #CEC6BB as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Worldly Gray have?
Worldly Gray has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 57, meaning it reflects about 57% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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