Contented 6191 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BDC0B3, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosted Olive from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDC0B3 · 6191
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52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Contented in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Contented in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsContented
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFrosted Olive
Frosted Olive
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Arbor Hollow
Behr
Nearly identical
Horizon Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misty Meadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Patina
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fiorito
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Foggy Seascape
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fiorito
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Patio Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Contented
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Contented
#BDC0B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#90AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Contented
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Contented 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 Contented.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Contented — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Contented have?
Contented 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 Contented in your own space before committing.
What colors match Contented from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Contented are Frosted Olive by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mizzle by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Arbor Hollow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Contented'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 Contented?
Contented has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Contented's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.