Passive
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7064
Passive is a true light gray with a cool, slightly blue base, no beige softening here. That makes it the pick for clients who want gray that stays gray, especially in modern interiors with white trim, black accents, and cool stone. It contrasts directly with the greige family: where Agreeable Gray warms a room, Passive cools and calms it.
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: Perspective® CSP-5 (#CBCDCA) · Metro Gray 1459 (#CACAC8) · Cement Gray 2112-60 (#CDCCCA)
Farrow & Ball: Skylight No. 205 (#C9CFCD) · Cornforth White No. 228 (#CFCBC4) · Dimpse No. 277 (#D4D4D2)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Zircon SW 7667 (#CAC9C6) · Big Chill SW 7648 (#D0CEC9) · Unique Gray SW 6260 (#CBC9C9)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Passive?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Passive SW 7064 is #CBCCC9. In RGB that is 203, 204, 201. Use these values to reproduce Passive in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Passive?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Passive is Perspective® CSP-5 (#CBCDCA). 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 Passive warm or cool?
Passive is a cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, sometimes drifting toward a faint violet in low light. With an LRV of approximately 60, it is light enough for small rooms while reading unmistakably gray rather than off-white. South-facing sun softens it; north light emphasizes the blue. It pairs naturally with crisp whites and cool palettes, and it will fight warm beige finishes if you ask it to coexist.
Why does Passive 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 #CBCCC9 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Passive have?
Passive has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 60, meaning it reflects about 60% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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