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Repose Gray – Undertones & Coordinating Colors

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Repose Gray SW 7015 is a warm gray paint color. It’s a beautiful neutral that works well with many other colors, in any room!

It’s also very popular!

It’s Sherwin Williams second most popular selling paint color!

Today I’m diving deep into Repose Gray to discuss it’s undertones, complimentary colors and flooring colors that work with it.

Plus photos of it in real rooms!

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Repose Gray Sherwin Williams 7015 – Undertones and Coordinating Colors!

In this post I want to completely break down this color for you so you can understand why it’s such a popular color and why it MAY NOT be right for your room.

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Is Repose Gray Still Popular?

Yes it’s a popular color!

It’s the second most popular color sold at Sherwin Williams!

(Sherwin William’s most popular color is Agreeable Gray )

Repose Gray is a color that I’ve seen still used in many new build homes, as a whole home paint color.

Chances are if you are building a new home (that’s not a custom build) the builder will be using Repose Gray throughout the entire home…. unless you specify another paint color.

The number one selling Sherwin William’s paint color is Agreeable Gray.

Repose Gray is the second most popular color at Sherwin Williams!

Although RG is still popular the most popular paint color trend right now is white walls.

SW Repose Gray - Undertones & Coordinating Colors


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Here’s a paint sample of Sherwin Williams Repose Gray SW 7015


Is Repose Gray Warm Or Cool?

Repose Gray is a warm gray neutral paint color.

It won’t feel cold or sterile.

Comparing Repose Gray to Sherwin Williams Silverplate, for example, it’s clear that RG is a warm color.

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Repose Gray paint strip

SW 7015 Repose Gray Color Strip


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LRV

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray has an LRV of 58.

LRV, or Light Reflectance Value, measures the percentage of light a paint color reflects.

It’s a number to assign how light or dark a paint color looks on a scale of 0 (black) to 100 (white).

The higher the LRV number is, the lighter the color is.

The lower the LRV number is – the darker the color is.

So an LRV of 58 means that SW Repose Gray is a light color that reflects a decent amount light.

You need to test it in your room however, to see how it looks with your rooms lighting!

And remember! A light paint color will not necessarily lighten up a room or work in a dark room!

Undertones

Repose Gray has slight purple undertones.

It’s a chameleon, complex color and can have a green undertone or a blue undertone depending on the lighting in the room.

It’s very important to test this paint color in your room!

I have the best way to test a paint color here:

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Repose Gray Undertones & Coordinating Colors

RG living room wall color via Cassie Scaldaferri

Coordinating Colors

Here are Repose Gray’s coordinating colors:

  • SW Pure White is a beautiful pairing with RG
  • Eider White looks gorgeous with RG as well
  • SW 7048 Urbane Bronze
  • Dark blues like SW Indigo and SW Naval
  • Coral Pink like SW Coral Clay
  • Green like Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog  and Behr Back To Nature Paint Color
  • Dark Gray like SW Pavestone and SW Iron Ore
  • Tricorn Black

SW Repose Gray Coordinating Colors

Repose Gray walls and Tricorn Black interior door

Repose Gray walls and Tricorn Black interior door

Best Coordinating Trim Colors

  • Sherwin Williams Pure White
  • SW Snowbound
  • SW Extra White

See 5 Best White Trim Paint Colors

Floor Colors that Coordinate with RG

Repose Gray looks beautiful with dark brown floors such as espresso brown stain and walnut stained flooring.

It pairs well with gray flooring as long as the gray flooring undertone works with Repose Gray.

It also looks beautiful with mid toned oak flooring – depending on how much yellow, orange and brown is in the flooring color.

RG looks beautiful with ivory wall to wall carpeting.

Repose gray can be really tricky with the white oak floor trend that is popular now.

Floor colors that go with SW Repose Gray.


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Repose Gray with Dark Brown Flooring and Railings

Repose Gray with Dark Brown Flooring and Railings

RG staircase walls with dark brown wood via The Creativity Exchange

Real room Examples

Here is some beautiful room inspiration that have used this gorgeous color.

If you have north facing room or room with cool natural light cooler light, try Repose Gray!

In an Entryway

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray entryway paint color.

Staircase Walls

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray staircase wall paint color.

Kitchen Cabinets

Repose Gray looks so gorgeous on cabinets.

This kitchen that’s very popular on Pinterest and Instagram has Repose Gray cabinets.

You can see how beautiful RG looks paired with rustic reclaimed wood, marble and white.

Kitchen cabinet color SW Repose Gray

Repose Gray Kitchen Cabinets via Finding Lovely

Kitchen cabinet paint color SW Repose Gray

Kitchen cabinet paint color SW 7015 Repose Gray

SW Repose Gray pantry cabinet door paint color

Pantry – RG cabinetry paint color via Jaimee Rose Interiors

Kitchen cabinet paint color SW 7015 Repose Gray

Kitchen cabinet paint color SW 7015 Repose Gray

Kitchen Walls

Painting your kitchen walls Repose Gray is a great idea if you have white cabinets and wood floors!

Make sure your kitchen countertop and backsplash coordinate with RG!

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Kitchen walls painted SW Repose Gray

Kitchen walls painted SW 7015 Repose Gray

Kitchen walls painted Repose Gray

Living Room

Living room walls look beautiful painted RG, for a warm cozy look.

Make sure it pairs well with your furniture colors and fireplace tile/brick.

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Sherwin Williams Repose Gray living room paint color with white trim

Living room walls painted SW Repose Gray via AK Construction

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray living room paint color

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray living room paint color.

SW 7015 Repose Gray living room paint color.

SW 7015 Repose Gray living room paint color.

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray living room paint color

Dining RoomSherwin Williams Repose Gray dining room paint color.

Repose Gray dining room via Home by KMB

SW 7015 Repose Gray dining room paint color.

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray dining room paint color.

Bedroom

Repose Gray is a gorgeous neutral wall color for a bedroom!

Repose Gray bedroom via Designing Vibes

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray bedroom paint color.

Repose Gray walls with Tricorn Black Accent Wall

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray walls with Tricorn Black accent wall bedroom

SW 7015 Repose Gray bedroom paint color.

Nursery

RG is the perfect neutral greige paint color for a neutral nursery!

SW Repose Gray perfect neutral nursery paint color.

Nursery via Project Nursery

Home Office

SW 7015 Repose Gray home office paint color.

 

Bathroom

Repose Gray is a soothing color for a bathroom and looks gorgeous with white bathroom cabinetry and a white tub!

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray bathroom paint color

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray bathroom paint color

SW 7015 Repose Gray bathroom paint color.

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray bathroom paint color idea with marble tile.

RG bathroom walls via AK Construction

SW Repose Gray elegant bathroom paint color idea.

RG mixed at 50% on the cabinets via Jaimee Rose Interiors

Exterior Paint Color

Consider RG if you’re looking for a warm light gray exterior that works well with landscaping, trees and plants.

Repose Gray works with black or dark to mid toned-brown roof shingles.

It won’t work with shingles that have a reddish tone.

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White or black shutters work with RG.

SW 7015 Repose Gray exterior shake siding paint color idea.

RG exterior siding paint color via TS Adams Studio

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray exterior paint color idea.

RG – exterior shake shingles paint color via TS Adams Studio

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray exterior siding paint color idea.

Sherwin Williams RG exterior paint color via PBC Design + Build

RG exterior paint color via PBC Design + Build

SW 7015 Repose Gray exterior siding paint color.

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray exterior paint color.

SW 7015 Repose Gray exterior paint color.

Repose Gray vs Revere Pewter

BM Revere Pewter and SW Repose Gray are both neutral gray colors.

Revere Pewter is a little bit darker than RG.

BM Revere Pewter has more of a yellow green undertone than RG.

SW Repose Gray vs BM Revere Pewter

Repose Gray vs Agreeable Gray

RG is a bit more gray and darker than Agreeable Gray.

AG has a stronger beige coloring, making it more of a greige.

Repose Gray is cooler than Agreeable Gray, but it’s still a warm gray.

Get a reusable peel and stick paint sample of Agreeable Gray here!

Agreeable Gray vs Repose Gray

RG vs Stonington Gray

They are both beautiful gray colors!

BM Stonington Gray is more cool than RG.

Stonington Gray has more blue undertone than RG.

BM Stonington Gray is one of Benjamin Moore’s most popular neutral colors.

They are both timeless, classic colors that are popular and won’t go out of style.

Get a reusable peel and stick paint sample of BM Stonington Gray here!

SW Repose Gray vs BM Stonington Gray

RG vs Mindful Gray

Both Repost Gray and Mindful Gray are beautiful warm neutral gray colors.

Mindful Gray is a bit darker than RG.

Both have green undertones and both can flash to purple undertones as well, depending on the lighting in the room.

Get a reusable peel and stick paint sample of SW Mindful Gray here!

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray vs Mindful Gray

Repose Gray vs Gray Owl

Gray Owl is another very popular gray color at Benjamin Moore.

Both RG and Gray Owl are  neutral grays.

Gray Owl is a bit lighter.

Gray Owl has a green undertone that can flash to blue in certain lighting.

Therefore it can look warm or cool depending on the lighting.

Get a reusable peel and stick paint sample of SW Gray Owl here!

SW Repose Gray vs BM Gray Owl

FAQ about Repose Gray:

Does Repose Gray look green?

Yes RG can look green in certain lighting.

Does Repose Gray look purple?

RG can also look purple in some lighting as well!
It’s a chameleon color that will change quite dramatically depending on the lighting in the room.

Does Repose Gray go with oak cabinets?

Oak cabinets have a brown, yellow and/or orange color which will clash with the purple/green/blue undertones in Repose Gray.

So I recommend that RG not be used as a kitchen wall color if you have honey oak cabinets.

SW Mindful Gray is a beautiful gray paint color to pair with oak cabinets.

Honey Oak cabinets can vary a great deal with how light/dark they are and how much brown, orange and yellow is in the stain color.

So it’s really important to take your oak cabinet color into consideration when picking wall paint color to coordinate.

Does Repose Gray go with marble?

Yes! This paint color looks beautiful with white marble with some gray/greige veining in it.

Just make sure the undertones of RG and the marble work well together!

Repose Gray bathroom walls with marble tile

Repose Gray bathroom walls with marble tile

RG Bathroom with marble tile floor, tub surround and shower via Zillow

What white paint goes with Repose Gray?

Sherwin Williams Pure White is the perfect white to go with RG because it’s a fresh clean white with no undertones.

So you don’t have to worry about any undertones clashing with the undertones in Repose Gray!

Get your peel and stick paint sample of SW Pure White here.

SW Extra White also works well with RG.

SW Alabaster which is a creamy warm white will go with Repose Gray as well.

What trim color goes with Repose Gray?

Whites like SW Pure White and SW Extra White are beautiful trim colors with RG.
SW Alabaster is also a beautiful warm white trim color.
You can also paint baseboards and trim RG  – just use a satin or semigloss finish – for a more modern updated look.

What color compliments Repose Gray?

White looks really fabulous with Repose Gray and makes it look fresh and airy.

Black colors, dark grays and greens also pair well with it.

RG looks fabulous with brushed brass, nickel and black metallic finishes as well.

Is RG more gray or beige?

Repose Gray is more gray than beige.

But again how it looks in a room will completely depend on the lighting in the room and the flooring color.

What is a good accent color for Repose Gray?

Here are some accent colors that pair well with it:

  • SW Urbane Bronze
  • SW Tricorn Black
  • SW Black Magic
  • SW Favorite Jeans
  • SW Alabaster

Repose Gray living room walls and blue accent color

RG walls with blue accent colors and white trim via Southern Studio Interior Design

What color is closest to RG?

Sherwin Williams Constellation SW 9629 is a close color to RG.
Aloof Gray SW 6197 is also close in color.

What is a lighter shade of Repose Gray?

A lighter shade of RG is SW Eider White.
It’s the lightest color on the same paint strip as RG.

What is one shade darker than RG?

SW Mindful Gray is one shade darker than RG.
It’s a beautiful warm gray color as well!
Mindful Gray is what I have throughout most of my home and I love it!

Which Benjamin Moore color is most like Repose Gray?

BM Revere Pewter is most like SW Repose Gray.
If you are trying to decide between the two keep in mind that:
  • Revere Pewter is a little bit darker than RG.
  • BM Revere Pewter has more of a yellow green undertone than RG

What color gray paint does Joanna Gaines use?

Sherwin Williams Silver Strand is her favorite gray.

This beautiful neutral gray, which has a green undertone, is one of Joanna’s favorite colors on her show Fixer Upper.

It’s a chic gray that is timeless and versatile.

Get your peel and stick sample of SW Silver Strand here.

What color gray paint does Studio McGee use?

BM Classic gray is a light gray that Studio McGee uses.
She also loves:
  • BM Gray Owl
  • SW Agreeable Gray
  • SW Repose Gray!!
  • BM Kendall Charcoal – a gorgeous dark gray

Are grays going out of style?

Grays are definitely not as popular as they once were for wall color.
White walls are the hot trend right now.
Green walls like Sherwin Williams Evergreen Fog Color in the laundry room, home office and powder room are also a current trend color.
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Comments

  1. Valerie says

    May 17, 2022 at 9:44 am

    My kitchen cabinets will be repose gray. I am using Hanstone countertops and am trying to decide between montaux, chantilly, tranquility and yorkville. Any suggestion?

    Reply
    • heather says

      May 17, 2022 at 11:12 am

      Hi Valerie – Selecting the perfect countertop style & color is based on the cabinet color and also based on your flooring and backsplash color. If you’d like to book a consult, you can email me to discuss and I can look at everything and select the best countertop for your kitchen to create a cohesive look! Heather

      Reply
  2. Sue DeMattie says

    February 19, 2023 at 3:09 pm

    I am looking for a blue color to go with repose gray. Please give me some suggestions that would work well thank you.

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