Comfort Gray 6205 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BEC3BB, estimated LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rhino from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #BEC3BB · 6205
Comfort Gray
54%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
More about Comfort Gray
Comfort Gray (since renamed Quietude) is a soft, spa-like green-gray at LRV 54 — a gentle, grayed sage-blue that reads more green or more gray depending on the light. It's a close relative of Sea Salt, a touch grayer and more muted, beloved for calm bedrooms and bathrooms.
Like all of this family it shifts with the light, so a sample is essential. It pairs with crisp whites and natural wood and fights cool grays. Behr Rhino is its near-identical cross-brand match, with Benjamin Moore Picnic Basket close behind.
Comfort Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#BEC3BB
RGB190, 195, 187
Estimated LRV53.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Rhino
Behr
#BEC3BC
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Ice Flow
Vista Paint
#BDC2BC
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Ice Flow
Hirshfield's
#BDC3BD
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Irish Moor
Valspar
#BFC5BB
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Tranquility
Benjamin Moore
#BCC4BC
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Ashwood
Dunn-Edwards
#BCC4BD
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Silent Storm
PPG
#C3C7BD
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International Gray
Kilz
#BABEB7
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Frosted Olive
Dutch Boy
#BEC1B6
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Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
#B8BCB5
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Colorhouse
#B5B8B1
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Colors That Work With Comfort Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Comfort Gray
#BEC3BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD8A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Comfort Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Comfort 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
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Comfort Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Comfort Gray have?
Comfort Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Comfort Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Comfort Gray are Rhino by Behr (a close digital match), Celadon by Behr (a close digital match), Ice Flow by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Comfort 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 Comfort Gray?
Comfort Gray has a estimated lightness value of 53.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Comfort Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.