Steel Wool
At first glance, Steel Wool belongs to the gray family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. An LRV of 20.7 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#787B7DLRV
20.73
Steel Wool in Rooms
Follow Steel Wool from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 11 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
5 House Photos
Steel Wool (2121-20) moves through 5 house images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
House exterior in Steel Wool presents a refined, modern aesthetic.
@ellenkparks
Exterior painted Steel Wool offers sophisticated, contemporary curb appeal.
@bcpaintersltd
Siding in Steel Wool creates a striking modern home exterior.
@bcpaintersltd
House exterior painted Steel Wool delivers sleek, contemporary style.
@lambertcoatingsllc
Exterior walls in Steel Wool present a bold, modern appearance.
@herbertpainting
2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
These 2 kitchen cabinets images show how Steel Wool (2121-20) can sit beside countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Kitchen cabinets painted Steel Wool bring contemporary elegance to this space.
@maurie.minichiello.design.co
Cabinetry in Steel Wool creates a sophisticated kitchen aesthetic.
@maurie.minichiello.design.co
3 Bathroom Photos
3 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Steel Wool (2121-20) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Bathroom vanity in Steel Wool adds modern sophistication to this space.
@samoreclosets
Vanity painted Steel Wool brings cool, contemporary style to the bathroom.
@samoreclosets
Bathroom vanity in Steel Wool creates a refined, modern look.
@jldesignsphilly
1 Misc Photo
Steel Wool (2121-20) can change noticeably under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Wall painted in Steel Wool delivers cool, neutral sophistication.
@maurie.minichiello.design.co
Coordinating Colors
Cotton Balls reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 21), opening up a space where Steel Wool encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 21, White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 56 vs 21, Prescott Green is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 21, Fernwood Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 23 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (21 vs 12) makes Steel Wool the marginally brighter of the two.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 21), opening up a space where Steel Wool encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 21, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Steel Wool reflects far more light (LRV 21 vs 6), opening up a space where Night Shade encloses it.
Steel Wool reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 21), opening up a space where Steel Wool encloses it.
Upper West Side reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 21), opening up a space where Steel Wool encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Englewood Cliffs reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Rock Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 34 vs 21, Pewter is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 35 vs 21, Delray Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (29 vs 21) makes Deep Silver the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (21 vs 15) makes Steel Wool the marginally brighter of the two.
Steel Wool reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (21 vs 12) makes Steel Wool the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (21 vs 10) makes Steel Wool the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 21 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
A deep, stately gray that leans slightly cool.