Repose Gray → Behr
The closest Behr matches for Sherwin Williams Repose Gray (SW 7015), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Repose Gray
If you love Sherwin Williams Repose Gray but need a Behr alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Behr, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Repose Gray (SW 7015) is a medium gray with warm purple-gray undertones. A warm light gray with subtle purple-taupe undertones. Reads as a true gray in most conditions but avoids feeling cold or stark. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 58) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Repose Gray and every Behr color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong Behr match for Repose Gray. Silver Drop (PPU18-07) comes in with a Delta E of 2.8, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Silver Drop is a solid match. Similar LRV and warmth level. One of the easier cross-brand swaps.
Behr Matches for Repose Gray
Silver Drop is a solid match. Similar LRV and warmth level. One of the easier cross-brand swaps.
| Repose Gray | Silver Drop | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 58 | 61 |
| Hex | #CCC7C1 | #CFCBC3 |
| Undertone | Warm Purple-Gray | Warm Gray-Beige |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Repose Gray has warm purple-gray undertones. A warm light gray with subtle purple-taupe undertones. Reads as a true gray in most conditions but avoids feeling cold or stark.
Silver Drop has warm gray-beige undertones. A versatile light gray with warm beige undertones. Neither too warm nor too cool, it sits in comfortable neutral territory.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Repose Gray's warm purple-gray quality may read differently than Silver Drop's warm gray-beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Repose Gray in Your Room
The purple undertone is most visible in bright, cool light. In warm or dim light, it reads as a clean warm gray. Pairs well with both warm and cool accents.
Silver Drop in Your Room
Reads as a light warm gray in most conditions. In very warm light, the beige undertone becomes more visible. A safe, crowd-pleasing choice.
LRV and Brightness
Repose Gray has an LRV of 58, while Silver Drop has an LRV of 61. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Repose Gray
Sherwin Williams recommends Repose Gray for: living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom, whole house. With an LRV of 58, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Silver Drop is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, bathroom. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Repose Gray in Other Brands
Looking for Repose Gray equivalents in other brands besides Behr? We have matches across all major paint brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Repose Gray (SW 7015) is Silver Drop (PPU18-07) with a Delta E of 2.8, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Silver Drop is a solid match. Similar LRV and warmth level. One of the easier cross-brand swaps. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Repose Gray is a Sherwin Williams color with warm purple-gray undertones and an LRV of 58. Silver Drop is a Behr color with warm gray-beige undertones and an LRV of 61. With a Delta E of 2.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.8, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.