Connected Gray 6165 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #898473, estimated LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mossy Aura from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #898473 · 6165
Connected Gray
23%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Connected Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#898473
RGB137, 132, 115
Estimated LRV23.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Connected Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Connected Gray
#898473
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AC83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Connected Gray
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Connected Gray Room Palettes
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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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Connected Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Connected Gray have?
Connected Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Connected Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Connected Gray are Mossy Aura by Valspar (a close digital match), Gunsmith Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Niagara Valley by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Connected 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 Connected Gray?
Connected Gray has a estimated lightness value of 23.1, 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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