What 13 tells you about Grizzle Gray
The published LRV of Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray SW-7068 is 13. It describes light reflectance; it does not specify an undertone or predict the brightness of your room. Grizzle Gray gives charcoal substantial depth while remaining lighter numerically than the darkest black references.
The choice beside black metal windows and cream plaster
A black window frame may sit close to the paint in value, making a deliberate distinction more important than a supposed exact dark match.
Draw the proposed dark area on a room photograph and compare it with a broad physical Grizzle Gray sample in shadow. The LRV describes the starting depth, while the size and location of that area determine its role. Check whether adjacent dark furniture remains legible.
What the comparison can—and cannot—settle
Grizzle Gray has an LRV of 13; Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn SW-7674 is 10. The difference is 3 points, with Grizzle Gray returning more light under the reference measurement. Grizzle Gray is a deep charcoal gray. The value measures reflectance, so it cannot by itself identify an undertone, a coating finish or the amount of illumination needed in the room. The daylight and evening-light checks covers that related choice.
Compare the charcoal with the window finish so a close-but-different dark edge looks intentional. Do not read LRV 13 as a percentage improvement in perceived room brightness. Make the decision with the board upright at the actual wall or cabinet position, including the least illuminated portion. The north-facing room assessment covers that related choice. Before ordering samples, compare room-planning features in the paint color visualizer roundup.
Sources & notes
Color specifications: Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray SW-7068. The recorded LRV is 13. Named comparison values come from the respective manufacturers; material schemes are editorial suggestions.
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