Sherwin Williams

Flexible Gray

SW 6010

Flexible Gray is a neutral gray distinguished by subtle purple undertones that become more apparent in spaces with warm artificial lighting. With an LRV of 38, it falls in the medium range and works in living rooms, offices, and hallways where moderate depth is appropriate. Mindful Gray and Dorian Gray offer tonal companions within the gray family, while Urbane Bronze provides a rich, darker anchor.

Pure White on trim creates clean contrast. Rooms with limited natural light may amplify the purple cast noticeably.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6010

Flexible Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

8°

Red Family

Lightness

66%

Medium

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

38.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B1A3A1

RGB Decimal

177, 163, 161

RGB Percent

69.4%, 63.9%, 63.1%

HSL

7.5, 9.3%, 66.3%

HSV

7.5, 9.0%, 69.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.9%, 9.0%, 30.6%

YIQ

167.0, 9.0, 2.3

XYZ

37.66, 38.11, 39.09

CIE Lab

68.11, 4.72, 2.86

CIE Luv

68.11, 8.39, 3.31

Hunter Lab

61.74, 4.28, 2.51

Decimal

11641761

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Flexible Gray Heliotrope Lilac Gray Browse Brown

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

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