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Contented

52%LRV Value
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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.

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Contented Technical Profile

HEX Code#BDC0B3
RGB189, 192, 179
LRV51.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Arbor Hollow

Complement

Voyage

Contented 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

Dignified

Pop

Gentian

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Contented.

Soft Sage

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Colonnade Gray

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High Sierra

Sherwin-Williams · 9588

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Techno Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 6170

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Veiled Violet

Sherwin-Williams · 6268

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Grassland

Sherwin-Williams · 6163

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More gray colors from other brands

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

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

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Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

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Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

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Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

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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