Sherwin Williams

Uncertain Gray

SW 6234

Uncertain Gray is a cool, mid-toned blue-gray from Sherwin-Williams with subtle green undertones that shift its appearance slightly toward teal in certain lighting conditions. Its LRV of 43 places it in the middle of the reflectance scale, providing moderate brightness that works in rooms with average to good natural light. The color reads as a neutral gray overall but gains complexity from its blue-green lean, making it functional in both modern and transitional settings.

It coordinates naturally with Sherwin-Williams Moody Blue and North Star in tonal arrangements, while Downy provides a warm white trim option, and Kilim Beige offers a grounding earth-toned accent.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6234

Uncertain Gray in Real Homes (11 Photos)

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Uncertain Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

188°

Cyan Family

Lightness

68%

Medium

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

43.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#A9B0B1

RGB Decimal

169, 176, 177

RGB Percent

66.3%, 69.0%, 69.4%

HSL

187.5, 4.9%, 67.8%

HSV

187.5, 4.5%, 69.4%

CMYK

4.5%, 0.6%, 0.0%, 30.6%

YIQ

174.0, -4.5, -1.2

XYZ

39.82, 42.66, 47.73

CIE Lab

71.32, -2.25, -1.37

CIE Luv

71.32, -3.96, -1.65

Hunter Lab

65.31, -2.04, -1.26

Decimal

11120817

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