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Sherwin-Williams Swanky Gray

SW 6261 · #B5B1B5 · LRV 44.6

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Swanky Gray is a 100% match

Swanky Gray (SW 6261) is a mid-tone cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 44.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Swanky Gray (100% match).

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LRV

44.6 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6261

HEX

#B5B1B5

RGB

181, 177, 181

HSL

300°, 3%, 70%

Family

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Swanky Gray FAQ

What undertone does Swanky Gray have?

Swanky Gray is a mid-tone cool gray with a subtle violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Swanky Gray?

Swanky Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 44.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Swanky Gray in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Swanky Gray (HGSW6261), 100%; Valspar: Frisky Whiskers (8004-1C), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Heliotrope Gray (DEGR78), 98%; PPG: Silver Bells (PPG1003-3), 97%; Glidden: Silver Bells (PPG1003-3), 97%; Behr: Future Vision (N100-3), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Silver Dollar (1460), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Lamp Room Gray (No. 88), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Swanky Gray?

The HEX code of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) is #B5B1B5, RGB 181, 177, 181. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.