Proper Gray
SW 6003 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Proper Gray SW 6003 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#ADA8A5
LRV
39
Family
Gray
SW 6003
Color profile
Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden cast
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This warm gray goes great in your kitchen, as its red and violet undertones give it a boost of energy that invites people to gather and interact.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 39 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Proper GrayThis colorProper GraySherwin-Williams · SW 6003
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Tap any color to compareProper Gray vs Hibernate
39LRV38
#ADA8A5Hex#ACA69F
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Proper Gray vs Mystical Shade
39LRV40
#ADA8A5Hex#AEA9AA
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Proper Gray vs Warm Pewter
39LRV42
#ADA8A5Hex#B4ADA6
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Proper Gray vs Quest Gray
39LRV39
#ADA8A5Hex#ADA5A5
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, red cast
Proper Gray vs Ellie Gray
39LRV40
#ADA8A5Hex#AAA9A4
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Proper Gray vs Dorian Gray
39LRV39
#ADA8A5Hex#ACA79E
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Proper Gray vs Functional Gray
39LRV37
#ADA8A5Hex#ABA39A
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Proper Gray vs Pussywillow
39LRV42
#ADA8A5Hex#B2ADA4
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Proper Gray vs Smooth Stone
39LRV37
#ADA8A5Hex#A8A298
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Proper Gray vs Gray Matters
39LRV39
#ADA8A5Hex#A7A8A2
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareProper Gray vs Stormy Monday
39LRV41
#ADA8A5Hex#AEABAA
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Stormy Monday is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray vs Cathedral Gray
39LRV40
#ADA8A5Hex#ACAAA7
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Cathedral Gray is very close match compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray vs Slate Pebble
39LRV43
#ADA8A5Hex#B4ADA9
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Slate Pebble is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray vs Smokey Wings
39LRV38
#ADA8A5Hex#A7A5A3
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Smokey Wings is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray vs Warm Shale
39LRV39
#ADA8A5Hex#A8A7A5
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Warm Shale is very close match compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray vs Fusion
39LRV37
#ADA8A5Hex#A5A2A0
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Fusion is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray vs Rocky Bluffs
39LRV37
#ADA8A5Hex#A9A39D
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Rocky Bluffs is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray vs Silver Service
39LRV41
#ADA8A5Hex#B2AAAA
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, red cast
Silver Service is close match · 2 points lighter · leans redder compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray vs Dove Tale
39LRV44
#ADA8A5Hex#B7AFA9
GrayFamilyGreige
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Dove Tale is close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray vs Worsted
39LRV33
#ADA8A5Hex#A09C97
GrayFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Worsted is close match · 6 points darker compared with Proper Gray.
Proper Gray, answered
What is the LRV of Proper Gray?
Proper Gray (SW 6003) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 39, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Proper Gray a warm or cool color?
Proper Gray has a warm undertone (warm, golden cast).
Can Proper Gray be used outside?
Yes, Proper Gray is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Proper Gray from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Proper Gray is Stormy Monday (2112-50) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 1 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6003
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