Antimony
What Antimony Actually Looks Like
Antimony reads as a quiet, warm gray with just enough earthiness to keep it from feeling cold. Think of a river stone that has been sitting in morning sun. It sits at an LRV of 57.2, which places it firmly in the mid-light range. Bright enough to open up a room, muted enough to feel grounded. On a fan deck it can look almost identical to the grays around it, but on your wall it will separate itself with a subtle warmth that cooler grays simply do not have.
Antimony Undertones
The dominant undertone is gray, but it carries a warm, greige quality that sets it apart from the cooler sage-tinted neutrals nearby. In north-facing light you will notice the gray pushing forward, and the color can read almost like a true gray with very little warmth. South and west light wakes up the beige undertone and nudges Antimony toward greige territory. Some designers see a faint green flicker in certain lighting conditions, but most agree the warmth wins out. If you are sensitive to green undertones, test a large sample in your actual room before committing.
Where Antimony Works Best
This is a whole-house neutral that works on walls, ceilings, and even cabinetry when you want a soft backdrop without any drama. It is part of Sherwin-Williams' Designer Color Collection under the Minimal + Modern palette, which tells you a lot about its intended vibe: clean, understated, contemporary. Use it in open floor plans where you need a single color to carry you from room to room without clashing with shifting light sources. It also works well as an upper-cabinet color in a two-tone kitchen or as a refined accent on built-in shelving.
Where to put Antimony
Antimony is a strong pick for living rooms because it recedes without disappearing. At an LRV of 57.2 it reflects enough light to keep a room feeling open, even with moderate window coverage. Pair it with warm wood tones and linen textiles for a natural, collected look. It plays nicely with both brass and matte black hardware.
In a bedroom, Antimony creates a calm, cocooning feel without going dark. The warm greige undertone reads restful in evening lamplight, leaning slightly toward taupe. Keep your bedding in whites and warm creams for a hotel-inspired look, or go richer with olive and rust accents.
If you need one color that transitions from hallway to living area to bedroom without jarring shifts, Antimony is built for that job. Its balanced mid-range LRV means it holds up in bright rooms and dim corridors alike. The warmth prevents it from looking sterile in large expanses.
Dining rooms benefit from Antimony's ability to feel both intimate and airy. Under a warm chandelier the beige undertone blooms, giving the space a soft glow. Pair with a crisp white ceiling to add contrast and height.
What to Pair With Antimony
Antimony's warm gray base gives you flexibility with trim and accent colors. For a soft, tonal scheme, pair it with Tarragon (SW 9660), which picks up its subtle earthy side and adds a gentle herbal green contrast. Crisp white trims in the 85+ LRV range keep things sharp, while warmer off-whites soften the transition. Dark charcoal or navy accents on doors or furniture ground the palette without competing.
Antimony vs similar colors
All comparisons are matched against Antimony at LRV 57.2.
Colors that clash with Antimony
Without adequate light, Antimony's warmth fades and it can read as a lifeless gray. Narrow hallways with no natural light are the most common trouble spot.
Under 5000K or higher bulbs, Antimony loses its beige undertone and can look almost blue-gray, which contradicts the whole reason you chose it.
Because Antimony sits at an LRV of 57.2, a very bright white trim at 90+ LRV can create a jarring contrast that makes the walls look dirty rather than warm.
Common questions
Antimony has an LRV of 57.2, placing it in the mid-light range. It reflects a good amount of light without reading overly bright, making it versatile for rooms with varying natural light.
Antimony leans warm. Its primary undertone is a soft greige, meaning you get gray with a quiet beige warmth underneath. In cool, north-facing light it can read more neutral gray, but in most conditions the warmth comes through.
Some people notice a faint green undertone in specific lighting, but most find that the warm greige character dominates. If you are worried about green, compare it to Silver Strand (SW 7057) or Aloof Gray (SW 6197), which are intentionally green-toned grays. Antimony should read noticeably warmer.
A soft, warm white trim in the 80 to 85 LRV range pairs well. Avoid ultra-bright, blue-based whites, which can make Antimony look muddy by comparison. A warm creamy white keeps the palette cohesive.
Yes. At an LRV of 57.2 it adapts well to rooms with different light exposures. Its balanced greige undertone avoids leaning too warm or too cool, which is exactly what you need when one color has to work in every room.
Revere Pewter HC-172 from Benjamin Moore is a commonly cited cross-brand comparison. Both are warm greige neutrals, though Revere Pewter reads a bit warmer and can feel slightly heavier. Sample them together to see which suits your light better.