Peppercorn
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7674
Peppercorn is a rich charcoal gray that holds visibly gray where Iron Ore and Tricorn Black slide toward black. That extra light gives it flexibility on kitchen islands, accent walls, exteriors, and built-ins where the client wants drama without a full blackout. It is a clean, modern dark that rarely surprises, which makes it easy to specify.
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: Gray 2121-10 (#585858) · Ambler Slate CW-685 (#57595A) · Iron Mountain 2134-30 (#575553)
Farrow & Ball: Tar No. CC1 (#535353) · Beetle Black No. G16 (#585C5D) · Hopper Head No. 305 (#505456)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Cloak Gray SW 6278 (#605E63) · Thunder Gray SW 7645 (#57534C) · Perle Noir SW 9154 (#4F4D51)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Peppercorn?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn SW 7674 is #585858. In RGB that is 88, 88, 88. Use these values to reproduce Peppercorn in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Peppercorn?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Peppercorn is Gray 2121-10 (#585858). 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 Peppercorn warm or cool?
Peppercorn is a fairly neutral charcoal with a slight cool edge in some light. It avoids strong blue or brown casts, reading as straightforward dark gray. The LRV of approximately 10 means it stays unmistakably dark but keeps a step of separation from true black, so detail and shadow still register. In bright rooms it reads softer and grayer; pair it with warm woods to keep the space from going stark.
Why does Peppercorn 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 #585858 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Peppercorn have?
Peppercorn has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 10, meaning it reflects about 10% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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