Essential Gray
SW 6002 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Essential Gray SW 6002 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#BCB8B6
LRV
48
Family
Gray
SW 6002
Color profile
Light value
48 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm neutral
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This warm, muddy neutral has the flexibility to fit almost any space. Pair with a bright white, like Snowfall, for a look that’s clean and easy going.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 48 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Essential GrayThis colorEssential GraySherwin-Williams · SW 6002
CoordinatingGossamer VeilSherwin-Williams · SW 9165CoordinatingDress BluesSherwin-Williams · SW 9176CoordinatingSnowfallSherwin-Williams · SW 6000Similar colors
Tap any color to compareEssential Gray vs Fashionable Gray
48LRV48
#BCB8B6Hex#BDB8B8
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Essential Gray vs Ponder
48LRV48
#BCB8B6Hex#BCB6B6
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, red cast
Essential Gray vs March Wind
48LRV49
#BCB8B6Hex#BAB9B6
GrayFamilyGreige
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Essential Gray vs Queen Anne Lilac
48LRV48
#BCB8B6Hex#C0B6B4
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, peach cast
Essential Gray vs Light French Gray
48LRV53
#BCB8B6Hex#C2C0BB
GrayFamilyGreige
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Essential Gray vs Gray Clouds
48LRV47
#BCB8B6Hex#B7B7B2
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Essential Gray vs Knitting Needles
48LRV53
#BCB8B6Hex#C3C1BC
GrayFamilyGreige
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Essential Gray vs Silverplate
48LRV53
#BCB8B6Hex#C2C0BA
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Essential Gray vs Argos
48LRV51
#BCB8B6Hex#BDBDB7
GrayFamilyGreige
warm neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Essential Gray vs Swanky Gray
48LRV45
#BCB8B6Hex#B5B1B5
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonecool, pink cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareEssential Gray vs Gray Marble
48LRV46
#BCB8B6Hex#B9B4B1
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Gray Marble is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray vs Gray Shadows
48LRV52
#BCB8B6Hex#C2BDBA
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Gray Shadows is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray vs Ganymede
48LRV46
#BCB8B6Hex#B8B4B4
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Ganymede is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray vs Nightingale
48LRV46
#BCB8B6Hex#B6B4B2
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Nightingale is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray vs Swanky Gray
48LRV46
#BCB8B6Hex#B8B5B1
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Swanky Gray is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray vs Porpoise
48LRV46
#BCB8B6Hex#B7B4B0
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Porpoise is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray vs Silver Dollar
48LRV44
#BCB8B6Hex#B3B1B0
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Silver Dollar is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray vs Noble Gray
48LRV52
#BCB8B6Hex#C1BEB9
GrayFamilyGreige
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Noble Gray is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray vs Dove Tale
48LRV44
#BCB8B6Hex#B7AFA9
GrayFamilyGreige
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Dove Tale is close match · 5 points darker · warmer compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray vs Pavilion Gray
48LRV53
#BCB8B6Hex#C3C1BB
GrayFamilyGray
warm neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Pavilion Gray is close match · 5 points lighter · warmer compared with Essential Gray.
Essential Gray, answered
What is the LRV of Essential Gray?
Essential Gray (SW 6002) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 48, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Essential Gray a warm or cool color?
Essential Gray has a warm undertone (warm neutral).
Can Essential Gray be used outside?
Yes, Essential Gray is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Essential Gray from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Essential Gray is Gray Marble (PPG1002-4) by PPG, very close match · 2 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6002
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