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Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray

SW 6197 · #C9C9C0 · LRV ~58

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

Aloof Gray (SW 6197) is a light warm gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 58 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Aloof Gray in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

58 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6197

HEX

#C9C9C0

RGB

201, 201, 192

HSL

60°, 8%, 77%

Family

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Aloof Gray FAQ

What undertone does Aloof Gray have?

Aloof Gray is a light warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone, 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 Aloof Gray?

Aloof Gray has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 58 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Aloof Gray (HGSW6197), ~100% proximity; Behr: Whitewhash Oak (PPU24-12), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cloud Cover (DEGR44), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Notre Dame (5006-1B), ~98% proximity; PPG: Life Lesson (PPG1128-3), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Early Evening (PPG1006-3), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cromarty (No. 285), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Apparition (860), ~97% 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 Aloof Gray?

The HEX code of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) is #C9C9C0, RGB 201, 201, 192. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.