Sherwin Williams Peppercorn is one of the best-selling charcoal gray paint colors that can bring the utmost strength, sophistication, and richness to a space. The timeless and versatile, soft and majestic – Sherwin Williams Peppercorn is bound to add a bold and dramatic touch to any space. And do you know one of the best characteristics? Well, this best-selling Sherwin Williams color definitely lacks undertones and can feel quite neutral at all times. And this is one reason why I love to recommend this classic dark gray color to my E-Design and Color Consultation Clients.
In this color review, I will be disclosing everything you need to know about Sherwin Williams Peppercorn. We’re going to discuss the undertones, Light Reflectance Values (LRVs), where and how to use the color in your home, color comparisons, FAQs, and much more! We will also discuss how this color behaves in various lighting conditions. And yes, I am going to showcase some real-time images as well! Excited much? Let’s get started!
What Color is Peppercorn from Sherwin Williams?
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn is a “true” dark gray color that obviously lacks undertones. It is truly not a chameleon and will always remain true to the undertones. In my books, this popular Sherwin Williams color is quite close to being a “charcoal” gray color but not exactly it. Moreover, it plays a beautiful role in various contemporary, modern, modern farmhouse, Scandinavian, French Farmhouse, and Eclectic interior design styles.
Another beautiful characteristic of the Peppercorn paint color is the utmost versatility for warm and cool-toned color palettes. This classic dark gray color by Sherwin Williams can be paired opposite warm wooden textures, red brick cladding, and other warm-toned natural stone countertops. On the other hand, this color also plays a beautiful role in the cool-toned palettes. Yes, the cool-toned gray flooring and countertops, gray natural stone cladding, and more.
I’d recommend that you try this ready-to-order swatch in different rooms with different lighting conditions to determine how Sherwin Williams Peppercorn will truly feel in your home.
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Is Peppercorn a Warm or Cool Color?
SW Peppercorn is a timeless dark charcoal gray color that can play versatility in both warm or cool-toned color palettes. In general, this is a neutral dark gray color that is neither too cool nor too warm. However, when compared against other gray colors, this paint tends to feel slightly cooler.
For instance, try placing a swatch of SW Peppercorn against SW Gauntlet Gray and you’ll observe how ‘cool’ this color appears, without any notable blue or green undertones. Meanwhile, SW Gauntlet Gray is definitely warmer with a touch of beige to it!
Is Peppercorn a Gray or Black Color?
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn is a dark gray color that feels quite close to being a charcoal color. But majorly, it depends upon the incoming natural light that can make Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams appear dark gray or black. For instance, in a room with little incoming light – SW Peppercorn can majorly feel like a soft back color. On the other hand, if you have a bright room with excessive incoming natural light, this color will potentially feel like a dark charcoal gray color.
For instance, try placing a swatch of SW Peppercorn against SW Iron Ore and SW Cityscape. You’ll feel how dark and ‘black’ Sherwin Williams Iron Ore feels and meanwhile, SW Peppercorn is a dark charcoal gray color.
What is the Difference Between Peppercorn and Cyberspace?
Sherwin Williams Cyberspace is a deep, rich, and dark blue-black color with utmost inky undertones. On the contrary, Peppercorn paint color is a neutral dark gray color that lacks undertones. Secondly, SW Cyberspace is a darker and deeper paint color that has an LRV of 6 as opposed to Sherwin Williams Peppercorn with an LRV of 10.
Is Sherwin Williams Peppercorn a Popular Color?
SW Peppercorn is quite a popular dark gray color and also one of the best-selling paint colors by Sherwin Williams. It’s timeless, versatile, rich, and quite a classic option for many homes and various interior design styles. Yes, Peppercorn paint color is quite popular and also a never-ending trend!
What are the Undertones of Sherwin Williams Peppercorn?
As discussed earlier, SW Peppercorn is a dark charcoal gray paint color with no notable undertones. Yes, this popular Sherwin Williams color doesn’t have any blue, green, or brown undertones. Meanwhile, it’s true to the undertones and will always blend well with the warm or cool-toned architectural elements and interior accessories.
Peppercorn color tends to appear slightly different under different lighting conditions – but not majorly dominant though. In general, you can use this color in any compass direction but must know how it will end up looking. In a room with little natural light, this color will truly feel like a soft black color. On the other hand, this color is bound to look charcoal gray in a room filled with ample natural light. Let’s discuss how this color behaves in different lighting conditions –
- In the north-facing rooms, SW Peppercorn will come off slightly darker and deeper. It might show off the blue undertone especially if paired opposite with lighter furnishings and accessories.
- In the south-facing rooms, the Peppercorn color will seem brighter and radiating. It will pair beautifully with warm and cool-toned architectural elements and appear like a charcoal gray color all day long.
- In the east-facing rooms, Sherwin Williams Peppercorn will appear neutral and dark gray all day long! However, it is slightly brighter in the early morning hours.
- In the west-facing rooms, the Peppercorn Sherwin Williams paint color will potentially feel like a dark charcoal gray without going too intense, stark, or saturated.
SW Peppercorn LRV
Light Reflectance Value or LRV is an important aspect to consider when choosing the best neutral paint color for your home. This value determines how light or dark the paint color is – on a scale of 0-100. Hence, the darker the paint color, the lower the LRV is!
The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Sherwin Williams Peppercorn is 10. Hence, definitely a dark and dominating color to make a bold and enchanting statement in any space. However, it’s not as dark as Sherwin Williams Iron Ore or Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black per se! So, if you’re for a dark charcoal gray color that almost nears black – SW Peppercorn it is!
Can I Use Sherwin Williams Peppercorn For The WHOLE HOUSE?
Well, you can use SW Peppercorn as an accent in various areas of your home. You can use Peppercorn paint Sherwin Williams as an accent in one of the bedrooms, home office walls, bathroom vanity, kitchen cabinets or island table, or mudroom and foyer cabinets. However, with this dark gray paint color, you must allow ample natural light to enter the home at all times. Another consideration is the square footage of your home! With larger-sized homes, SW Peppercorn can play a beautiful role when used on all the walls of a single room to achieve a bold, moody, and dramatic look. Avoid this color on all the walls of a smaller room with little incoming natural light.
How To Use SW Peppercorn Paint?
Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams is a rich dark gray color that must only be used as an accent in a home. You can choose to style with this color as an accent on the built-in shelves and cabinetry in your living or dining room, kitchen lower cabinets and island, bathroom vanity, exterior walls, entryway door, trims, and even accent furniture pieces. Especially for interior design styles like modern, contemporary, transitional, traditional, modern Farmhouse, French Country, Eclectic, and Mid-Century Modern – this neutral gray Sherwin Williams color will work phenomenally.
Here’s a well-curated pre-made color palette that I have created for SW Peppercorn on Etsy! It enlists all the exact colors that pair with Peppercorn color including how and where to use them in your whole house color palette. I have included 5 color palettes (with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn and complementary hues) along with how to use each of those paint colors in various areas of your home. You’ll also get the detailed MATERIAL and FABRIC palette with each of SW Peppercorn color palettes! Another bonus is PAINT PLANNER and a detailed guide on paint sheens for various areas of your home.
Here’s where you can download the palette – Sherwin Williams Peppercorn
Where To Use SW Peppercorn Paint in Your Home?
Peppercorn Sherwin Williams can be used in various areas of your home. As an accent, this color can be used on the accent walls, cabinets, vanity, wainscotting, or shutters, and even standalone. Here’s where you can use this SW Peppercorn paint color –
- Bedroom Accent Wall
- Exterior Walls
- Exterior Trims and Shutters
- Built-In Shelves
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Bathroom Vanity
- Laundry Room Cabinets
- Home Office Walls
- Interior Doors
- Exterior Doors
- Moldings
- Accent Furniture
What Colors Go With SW Peppercorn?
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn are creamy whites, cool whites, lighter grays, beige and greige, rust and terracotta, mustard, sage greens, light blues, tans, and taupe.
Here’s a list of Sherwin Williams white colors that go with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn –
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Sherwin Williams Extra White
- Sherwin Williams Snowbound
- Sherwin Williams Eider White
- Sherwin Williams White Duck
Now, here’s a list of Sherwin Williams blue colors that go with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn –
- Sherwin Williams Upward
- Sherwin Williams Moody Blue
- Sherwin Williams Debonair
Now, here’s a list of Sherwin Williams green colors that go with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn –
You must have a look at this list of Sherwin Williams beige, greige, taupe, and tan colors that go with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn –
- Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige
- Sherwin Williams Worldly Gray
- Sherwin Williams Shiitake
- Sherwin Williams Taupe of the Morning
And lastly, you must have a look at this list of Sherwin Williams light gray colors that go with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn –
- Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice
- Sherwin Williams First Star
- Sherwin Williams Passive
What Trim Colors Go With SW Peppercorn?
Generally, Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams works beautifully with clean or neutral white paint colors on the ceiling, trims, and moldings such as SW Pure White, SW Extra White or SW High Reflectance White. These clean and refreshing white paints definitely create a nice contrast against the bold dark gray walls. Another recommendation would be SW Alabaster but it’s not my first choice. I would also choose SW Peppercorn for trims, moldings, and ceilings as well for a dramatic, moody, and seamless look.
Well, it also depends upon the color saturation of your palette, in this case. For instance, in the cool-toned color palettes, opt for SW Extra White on the trims, moldings, and ceilings. Meanwhile, don’t shy from adding SW Pure White or Alabaster to warm-toned homes. Here’s a list of Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr white colors to pair as a trim with SW Peppercorn.
- Sherwin Williams Pure White
Sherwin Williams Pure White is a soft and neutral white trim paint color that absolutely blends with SW Peppercorn. Whether warm or cool-toned palettes, this trim paint color should definitely be on the top of the list.
- Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
BM Chantilly Lace is another clean and bright white paint that works wonderfully with Sherwin Williams Peppercorn paint color. In the case of contemporary, modern farmhouse, Scandinavian, and modern design styles – this trim color will never disappoint you!
- Behr Ultra Pure White
Lightest and cleanest of them all, Behr Ultra Pure White is clean and bright white paint that makes the ceilings appear higher and your dull corners brighter. A must-recommend for SW Peppercorn paint color!
- Sherwin Williams Peppercorn
I’d personally recommend SW Peppercorn trims, moldings, and ceilings to go with SW Peppercorn walls. Especially if you’re looking for a dreamy, bold, and seamless approach, this trim color is definitely to go! Peppercorn ceiling and Peppercorn walls will further make your space look modern and timeless, different sheens of course.
Where To Use Sherwin Williams Peppercorn in Your Homes?
As mentioned earlier, Peppercorn Sherwin Williams can make a cozy statement in any corner of your home. Well, if you’re excited to have a look at some inspirations of how this color has been used creatively, here’s a list to follow!
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Bathroom Vanity
Well, this is definitely a classic way to add a touch of modern and contemporary to your bathroom. Peppercorn paint on the bathroom vanity can do wonders when further paired with clean white walls, trims, and ceiling. You must further add knobs and hardware in satin chrome or satin brass for the best results!
SW Peppercorn Built-In Shelves
Whether it’s the cabinets of your home office or built-in shelves of the living room, Sherwin Williams Peppercorn can truly make a bold and remarkable appearance. And this is also another way to add an accent in your room – without overwhelming it!
SW Peppercorn Ceiling
Is it necessary to always paint the walls in SW Peppercorn paint color? Well, no! You can definitely experiment and add a touch of drama with the help of Peppercorn on the ceilings. Meanwhile, let the walls and trims be a classic white color and experience the bold look.
SW Peppercorn Kitchen Cabinets
In your kitchens, introduce drama with the help of Peppercorn paint color on the kitchen island table. If you have a larger space with ample incoming natural light, don’t feel shy from adding this color on the upper and lower cabinets as well. SW Peppercorn cabinets are totally bliss!
SW Peppercorn Accent Wall
Whether it’s the bedroom, dining room, or living room – an accent wall in SW Peppercorn can ultimately create a rich, sophisticated, and dramatic look. Especially if you have wall paneling, wainscoting, or board and batten look – this dark gray color by Sherwin Williams can truly play magic.
SW Peppercorn Exterior Walls
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn is a popular dark gray color option for the exteriors of your home. SW Peppercorn exterior is rich, bold, dark, sophisticated, and dramatic, and can ultimately work for Victorian, modern, and contemporary homes. Pair with white trims and moldings to create a visual contrast.
SW Peppercorn Front Door
Looking to update the exteriors of your home without a large budget in hand? Well, simply repaint the front door and observe the ultimate transformation. SW Peppercorn front door is eye-catchy, classic, timeless, bold, modern, and quite splendor. It definitely adds a statement of luxury to the exteriors of your home!
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Equivalent Colors
Comparing colors is always helpful since you get the idea of the true undertones of a paint color. After all, that’s how we know how a paint color is lighter/darker or warmer/cooler than the others!
Here, some closely similar paint colors are Sherwin Williams Iron Ore, Sherwin Williams Urbane Bronze, Sherwin Williams Cyberspace and Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black.
Let’s see how they differ!
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn vs Iron Ore
Sherwin Williams Iron Ore is a rich and dark soft black paint color. With an LRV of 6, this dark charcoal gray color almost nears black. Meanwhile, Sherwin Williams Peppercorn is way lighter with an LRV of 10. Both of these paint colors have a neutral base to them! So, if you’re looking to further add a bold and dramatic look, SW Iron Ore can play a phenomenal role.
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn vs Urbane Bronze
Love the ‘gray’ feel of SW Peppercorn but feel that it’s way too cool for your space? Well, try SW Urbane Bronze which has a perfect blend of brown and gray! This bronze color is rich, organic, and earthy – hence, can be used for warmer-toned homes and color palettes. Urbane Bronze has an LRV of 8, hence, slightly darker than SW Peppercorn.
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn vs Cyberspace
Sherwin Williams Cyberspace is almost a soft black color with deep inky blue undertones. So, if you prefer a bold and dramatic dark gray that dominantly showcases the blue undertone, don’t feel shy from adding SW Cyberspace. It’s rich and sophisticated, bold and dramatic. Moreover, this color has an LRV of 6, hence way lighter than SW Peppercorn.
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn vs Tricorn Black
Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black is one of the blackest black by Sherwin Williams. So, if you aren’t looking for a dark gray color per se and want something neutral and black – SW tricorn Black it is! This color has an LRV of 3 as opposed to Peppercorn which sits at 10!
Sherwin Williams Peppercorn Takeaway
Is Sherwin Williams Peppercorn one of your favorite dark gray paint colors? Well, are you excited to incorporate this color into your home? It’s definitely one of the best balanced and neutral gray paint colors to have in your home. So, without any delay, paint that fresh coat of this gray color and let your home feel bold and dominating again!
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