Sherwin Williams

Unique Gray

SW 6260

Unique Gray is a light, cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with subtle violet undertones that give it a slightly purple-leaning cast under certain lighting conditions. With an LRV of 59, it reflects a moderate-to-high amount of light and reads as a soft, approachable neutral on walls. The violet undertone keeps it from appearing flat or sterile, adding a layer of depth compared to purely neutral grays.

It is commonly used in bedrooms, living rooms, and office spaces where a quiet, cool backdrop is needed. Compatible colors include Sherwin-Williams Extra White and Shoji White for trim, while Peppercorn provides a dark anchor, and Gossamer Veil offers a lighter tonal step within the same family.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6260

Collection

Living Well (Center)

Unique 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 Unique Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

0°

Red Family

Lightness

79%

Light

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

59.0

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

#CBC9C9

RGB Decimal

203, 201, 201

RGB Percent

79.6%, 78.8%, 78.8%

HSL

0.0, 1.9%, 79.2%

HSV

0.0, 1.0%, 79.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 1.0%, 1.0%, 20.4%

YIQ

201.6, 1.2, 0.4

XYZ

56.06, 58.69, 63.63

CIE Lab

81.12, 0.69, 0.23

CIE Luv

81.12, 1.14, 0.23

Hunter Lab

76.61, 0.67, 0.23

Decimal

13355465

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Unique Gray Quest Gray Plum Smoke Nature Walk

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Unique Gray Rocky Mountain Mist Gray Whisper Early Crocus

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Unique Gray Hush Silverstone Bashful

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Unique Gray Elusion Piano Concerto Metro Gray

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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Gray Morn

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Elephant in the Room

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Passive

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Zircon

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Steely Gaze

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Cement Gray

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Pittsburgh Gray

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Perspective

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Destiny

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Minute Mauve

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Windy City

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Centre Stage

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Graycloth

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Rock Crystal

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Sensitive Tint