Sherwin Williams

Proper Gray

SW 6003

Proper Gray is a mid-tone neutral gray from Sherwin-Williams with slight warm beige undertones and an LRV of 39. The hex #ADA8A5 reveals a balanced gray where red and yellow components are nearly equal, producing a greige-leaning neutral that does not read strongly cool or warm. At this LRV, it provides moderate depth on walls and works in living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices with adequate lighting.

It coordinates with Sherwin-Williams Alabaster for trim, Repose Gray for a lighter tonal step, Sea Salt for a cool green-blue accent, and Urbane Bronze as a grounding dark neutral.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6003

Collection

Living Well (Center), Finest Whites & Neutrals (Cool Neutrals), Link Logistics Scheme 1

Proper Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Proper Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

23°

Red Family

Lightness

66%

Medium

Saturation

5%

Near Neutral

LRV

39.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#ADA8A5
RGB Decimal
173, 168, 165
RGB Percent
67.8%, 65.9%, 64.7%
HSL
22.5, 4.7%, 66.3%
HSV
22.5, 4.6%, 67.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 2.9%, 4.6%, 32.2%
YIQ
169.2, 3.9, 0.1
XYZ
38.03, 39.61, 41.24
CIE Lab
69.19, 1.24, 2.17
CIE Luv
69.19, 3.07, 2.94
Hunter Lab
62.93, 1.12, 1.93
Decimal
11380901

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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