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A match of Sherwin Williams SW7024 Functional Gray is a muted, medium-light gray with a warm beige-yellow undertone. The low chroma keeps it restrained rather than crisp, so it reads as a soft greige-taupe gray instead of a cool, blue-based gray. With an LRV of 36.61, it has enough depth to hold its color without reading dark.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to SW7024 Functional Gray is well suited to vents, switch plates, return-air covers, speaker grilles, PVC trim pieces, mailbox parts, railings, brackets, shelf supports, frames, and hardware. It is a practical choice for small architectural or mechanical parts where the goal is a coordinated finish rather than a standout accent color.
Because this is a relatively muted color, coverage is usually more forgiving than with vivid hues, but the substrate still matters. Darker or uneven surfaces can affect how many coats are needed, and texture or gloss differences can make the final match read a little lighter or deeper on different parts. Careful prep and even film build help the color settle consistently on metal, plastic, wood, and previously coated surfaces.
Similar colors:
CP11 Functional Gray
PP10 Functional Gray
HGSW2465 Functional Gray
The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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Confirm SW7024 Functional Gray from a physical swatch, a known painted sample, or another trusted original brand reference before you order. Screen images can shift with lighting and device settings, so they are not a reliable approval method.
MyPerfectColor makes a match of SW7024 Functional Gray in its own paint, so the key decision is whether you have the correct original brand color reference. If you are matching an existing painted item, remember that aging, sheen, and surface texture can make the old surface look different from the color standard.
Coverage for SW7024 Functional Gray depends on the size of the item, the texture of the surface, how well the substrate hides, the application method, and how many coats you need. A typical can of spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
If you are painting small parts such as vents, switch covers, knobs, or brackets, one can may be enough for several pieces. For larger surfaces or rougher substrates, plan for more paint because the same color can require additional coats for even coverage.
For SW7024 Functional Gray in spray paint form, dry-to-touch time is usually within minutes, but that is not the same as being ready for recoating or full handling. Plan for recoat timing of about 1 to 2 hours.
Even after the surface feels dry, the coating continues to cure. Full cure is about two weeks, so handle the part carefully until it has had time to harden fully.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the SW7024 Functional Gray color name alone. To find the correct document, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the product you are ordering.
MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm
Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW7024 Functional Gray can be ordered as MyPerfectColor custom spray paint for many small parts and hardware items where a sprayed finish is practical. Common uses include switch covers, knobs, vents, speaker grilles, brackets, trim pieces, and similar removable parts.
For best results, make sure the part is properly cleaned and prepared before spraying. Spray paint is often the right format when you need the selected color on a small object with a smooth, even finish.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW7024 Functional Gray in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW7024 Functional Gray. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW7024 Functional Gray, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.