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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

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

300°

Purple Family

Lightness

70%

Light

Saturation

3%

Near Neutral

LRV

45.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

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 GrayMoonlit OrchidPlum ShadowPaean Black

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Swanky GrayFuture VisionEnigmaOrchid Blossom

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Swanky GrayLunar SurfaceEarl GreyGreen Whisper

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Swanky GraySilver BellsMysterious MauveGanymede

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Online

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