Chelsea Gray by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Ref. #B6B7B0 · 2850

Chelsea Gray

47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Chelsea Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#B6B7B0
RGB182, 183, 176
LRV46.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Silver Chalice

Complement

Dolphin Dance

Chelsea Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Oakmoss

Pop

Escapade Gold

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kendal Green

Pop

Lavish Lavender

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Chelsea Gray.

Soft Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 9647

#BCBCAE

Allegory

Sherwin-Williams · 9553

#B4B2A9

Quietude

Sherwin-Williams · 6212

#ADBBB2

Techno Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 6170

#BFB9AA

Veiled Violet

Sherwin-Williams · 6268

#BDB5B9

Temperate Taupe

Sherwin-Williams · 6037

#BFB1AA

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Gray Area

Behr · 770F-4

#85A0A0

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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