Sherwin Williams

Swanky Gray

SW 6261

Swanky Gray is a medium-toned, cool gray with subtle purple undertones that distinguish it from purely neutral grays. At an LRV of 45, it sits near the midpoint of the reflectance scale, providing balanced light return that works in rooms with both natural and artificial lighting. The hex value #B5B1B5 confirms a nearly balanced gray with a slight cool, violet lean.

This color is commonly used in bedrooms, living areas, and hallways where a quiet, understated wall color is needed. It pairs with Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray, Alabaster, Exclusive Plum, Tricorn Black, and Cavern Clay across both tonal and contrasting palettes.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6261

Swanky Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

300°

Purple Family

Lightness

70%

Light

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

45.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B5B1B5

RGB Decimal

181, 177, 181

RGB Percent

71.0%, 69.4%, 71.0%

HSL

300.0, 2.6%, 70.2%

HSV

300.0, 2.2%, 71.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 29.0%

YIQ

178.7, 1.1, 2.1

XYZ

43.12, 44.60, 50.05

CIE Lab

72.63, 2.16, -1.54

CIE Luv

72.63, 2.05, -2.66

Hunter Lab

66.79, 2.00, -1.43

Decimal

11907509

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Swanky Gray Moonlit Orchid Plum Shadow Paean Black

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Swanky Gray Future Vision Enigma Orchid Blossom

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Swanky Gray Lunar Surface Earl Grey Green Whisper

Analogous

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