Chelsea Gray 2850 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B6B7B0, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gray-Green Linen from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6B7B0 · 2850
Chelsea Gray
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chelsea Gray Technical Profile
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Chelsea Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chelsea Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsChelsea Gray
Nearly identical
ValsparGray-Green Linen
Gray-Green Linen
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fossilized
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Church Mouse
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Quincy Granite
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Warm Ashes
Kilz
Nearly identical
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Heirloom Silver
Behr
Nearly identical
Ozark
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gray Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chelsea Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chelsea Gray
#B6B7B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#93AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chelsea Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chelsea 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Chelsea 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.
Chelsea Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chelsea Gray have?
Chelsea Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Chelsea Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chelsea Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chelsea Gray are Gray-Green Linen by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fossilized by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Church Mouse by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chelsea 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 Chelsea Gray?
Chelsea Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.9, 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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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 Chelsea Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.