Chatroom 6171 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B0AB9C, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Promenade Gray from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B0AB9C · 6171
Chatroom
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Chatroom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chatroom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsChatroom
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPromenade Gray
Promenade Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Herbal Escape
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mountain Shade
Behr
Nearly identical
Hunter's White
Valspar
Nearly identical
Well-Crafted
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sharkskin
PPG
Nearly identical
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Homespun Linen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Stone .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Langdon Dove
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Khaki
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chatroom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chatroom
#B0AB9C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chatroom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chatroom 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Chatroom.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chatroom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chatroom have?
Chatroom by Sherwin-Williams 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 Chatroom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chatroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chatroom are Promenade Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Shale Ridge by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Herbal Escape by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chatroom'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 Chatroom?
Chatroom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chatroom's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.