Escape Gray 6185 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #ABAC9F, estimated LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rigani from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #ABAC9F · 6185
Escape Gray
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Escape Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#ABAC9F
RGB171, 172, 159
Estimated LRV40.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Escape Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Escape Gray
#ABAC9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Escape Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Escape 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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Escape Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Escape Gray have?
Escape 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 Escape Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Escape Gray are Rigani by Valspar (a close digital match), Marble Quarry by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Silverado Ranch by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Escape 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 Escape Gray?
Escape Gray has a estimated lightness value of 40.7, 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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Why Escape Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.