Sherwin Williams

Chelsea Gray

SW 2850

Chelsea Gray (SW, hex #B6B7B0) is a cool gray with slight green undertones that give it a muted, neutral-leaning character distinct from warmer greige tones. It has an LRV of 47, placing it just below the midpoint of the reflectance scale where it reads as a definitive mid-tone gray. The green cast is most noticeable when placed alongside warmer colors and recedes under cooler lighting.

Coordinate it with Sherwin-Williams Rainwashed, Silver Strand, Naval, Tricorn Black, and Coral Clay for balanced pairings.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 2850

Collection

Exterior Historic, Historic (Suburban Modern), Urban Color Scheme 3, Eastern Color Scheme 2

Chelsea Gray in Real Homes (12 Photos)

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Chelsea Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Chelsea Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Chelsea Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

69°

Yellow Family

Lightness

70%

Light

Saturation

5%

Near Neutral

LRV

47.0
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Color Position
Saturation →
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Color Codes

HEX
#B6B7B0
RGB Decimal
182, 183, 176
RGB Percent
71.4%, 71.8%, 69.0%
HSL
68.6, 4.6%, 70.4%
HSV
68.6, 3.8%, 71.8%
CMYK
0.5%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 28.2%
YIQ
181.9, 1.7, -2.4
XYZ
44.06, 46.95, 47.81
CIE Lab
74.16, -1.63, 3.42
CIE Luv
74.16, -0.18, 5.30
Hunter Lab
68.52, -1.50, 3.10
Decimal
11974576

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