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Sherwin-Williams Connected Gray

SW 6165 · #898473 · LRV ~23.1

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Connected Gray (~100% proximity)

Connected Gray (SW 6165) is a dark yellow from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Connected Gray (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Connected Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

23.1 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6165

HEX

#898473

RGB

137, 132, 115

HSL

46°, 9%, 49%

Family

Yellows

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Connected Gray FAQ

What undertone does Connected Gray have?

Connected Gray has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Connected Gray?

Connected Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Connected Gray in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Connected Gray (HGSW6165), ~100% proximity; PPG: Tortuga (PPG1032-5), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Gunsmoke (DET510), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Dark Ash (PPG1025-5), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gunsmith Gray (CW-65), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Artichoke (6003-2A), ~95% proximity; Behr: Mocha Accent (720D-5), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Treron (No. 292), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Connected Gray?

The HEX code of Connected Gray (SW 6165) is #898473, RGB 137, 132, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.