Grayish 6001 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CFCAC7, estimated LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modest Silver from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CFCAC7 · 6001
Grayish
60%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Grayish Technical Profile
HEX Code#CFCAC7
RGB207, 202, 199
Estimated LRV59.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Modest Silver
Valspar
#D0CAC7
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Free Reign
PPG
#D1CDCA
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Translucency
Dutch Boy
#D4CDCA
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Orchid Shadow
Hirshfield's
#CBC5C2
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Ice Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#CAC7C4
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French Castle
Behr
#CCC7C2
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Worsted
Farrow & Ball
#D3CFCD
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Angelica
Benjamin Moore
#D5CFCC
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Orchid Shadow
Vista Paint
#CBC5C1
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Barely Mocha
Kilz
#D6D0CB
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Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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Colors That Work With Grayish
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grayish
#CFCAC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grayish
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grayish 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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Grayish — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grayish have?
Grayish 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 Grayish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grayish are Modest Silver by Valspar (a close digital match), Free Reign by PPG (a close digital match), Translucency by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Grayish'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 Grayish?
Grayish has a estimated lightness value of 59.6, 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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