Sheffield Gray 1041-6 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6B7680, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vulcan from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B7680 · 1041-6
Sheffield Gray
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sheffield Gray Technical Profile
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Sheffield Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sheffield Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSheffield Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsVulcan
Vulcan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deep Channel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Britannia Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hypnotic
Behr
Nearly identical
Made in the Shade
Vista Paint
Very similar
Backwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plated Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Old Lamppost
Kilz
Very similar
Wall Street
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
De Nimes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Squirrel Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sheffield Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sheffield Gray
#6B7680
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#797AA5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sheffield Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sheffield Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sheffield Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sheffield Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sheffield Gray have?
Sheffield Gray by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sheffield Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sheffield Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sheffield Gray are Vulcan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Deep Channel by Valspar (a near-identical match), Britannia Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sheffield Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sheffield Gray?
Sheffield Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Sheffield Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.