Swanky Gray
SW 6261 · Sherwin-Williams
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#B5B1B5
LRV
45
Family
Gray
SW 6261
Color profile
Light value
45 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, pink cast
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Bring a touch of glamour to your space with this cool greige. This light, muted gray with a subtle purple undertone is chic in any room.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 45 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Swanky GrayThis colorSwanky GraySherwin-Williams · SW 6261
CoordinatingEgret WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7570CoordinatingThey call it MellowSherwin-Williams · SW 9015CoordinatingSpatial WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6259Similar colors
Tap any color to compareSwanky Gray vs Veiled Violet
45LRV47
#B5B1B5Hex#BDB5B9
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Swanky Gray vs Ponder
45LRV48
#B5B1B5Hex#BCB6B6
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Swanky Gray vs Mystical Shade
45LRV40
#B5B1B5Hex#AEA9AA
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Swanky Gray vs Fashionable Gray
45LRV48
#B5B1B5Hex#BDB8B8
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Swanky Gray vs Beguiling Mauve
45LRV40
#B5B1B5Hex#AFA7AC
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Swanky Gray vs Essential Gray
45LRV48
#B5B1B5Hex#BCB8B6
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Swanky Gray vs Queen Anne Lilac
45LRV48
#B5B1B5Hex#C0B6B4
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Swanky Gray vs Modern Lavender
45LRV40
#B5B1B5Hex#A8AAB3
GrayFamilyPurple
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Swanky Gray vs Quest Gray
45LRV39
#B5B1B5Hex#ADA5A5
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Swanky Gray vs Imagine
45LRV48
#B5B1B5Hex#C2B6B6
GrayFamilyGreige
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSwanky Gray vs Frisky Whiskers
45LRV46
#B5B1B5Hex#B8B3B6
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Frisky Whiskers is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Swanky Gray.
Swanky Gray vs Silver Bells
45LRV46
#B5B1B5Hex#B8B4B6
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool neutral
Silver Bells is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Swanky Gray.
Swanky Gray vs Titanium Man
45LRV46
#B5B1B5Hex#B6B4BB
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Titanium Man is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Swanky Gray.
Swanky Gray vs Best In Show
45LRV48
#B5B1B5Hex#B9B7BD
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Best In Show is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Swanky Gray.
Swanky Gray vs Standing Ovation
45LRV49
#B5B1B5Hex#BFB9BD
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Standing Ovation is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Swanky Gray.
Swanky Gray vs After the Rain
45LRV50
#B5B1B5Hex#C1B9BD
GrayFamilyPink
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
After the Rain is close match · 5 points lighter compared with Swanky Gray.
Swanky Gray vs Silver Service
45LRV41
#B5B1B5Hex#B2AAAA
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm, red cast
Silver Service is close match · 4 points darker · warmer compared with Swanky Gray.
Swanky Gray vs Silver Dollar
45LRV44
#B5B1B5Hex#B3B1B0
GrayFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Silver Dollar is close match · warmer compared with Swanky Gray.
Swanky Gray, answered
What is the LRV of Swanky Gray?
Swanky Gray (SW 6261) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 45, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Swanky Gray a warm or cool color?
Swanky Gray has a cool undertone (cool, pink cast).
Can Swanky Gray be used outside?
Yes, Swanky Gray is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Swanky Gray from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Swanky Gray is Frisky Whiskers (8004-1C) by Valspar, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6261
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