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Grayish

60%LRV Value
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Grayish 6001 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CFCAC7, 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.

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Grayish Technical Profile

HEX Code#CFCAC7
RGB207, 202, 199
LRV59.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Grayish in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Grayish in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsGrayish
Nearly identical
ValsparModest Silver

Modest Silver

Valspar

Nearly identical

Free Reign

PPG

Nearly identical

Translucency

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Orchid Shadow

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Ice Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

French Castle

Behr

Nearly identical

Worsted

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Angelica

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Orchid Shadow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Barely Mocha

Kilz

Nearly identical

Telegrey 4

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Grayish

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Grayish

#CFCAC7

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA885

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Grayish

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Nimbus

Complement

White Water

Grayish Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Homestead Brown

Pop

Cavern Clay

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

River Rouge

Pop

Organic Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Raging Sea

Pop

Dazzle

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Grayish.

Mercurial

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Lattice

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Skipping Rocks

Sherwin-Williams · 9551

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Frostwork

Sherwin-Williams · 59

#CBD0C2

Antimony

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Liveable Green

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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.

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Rushing River

Benjamin Moore · 1574

#8C988F

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Grayish — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Grayish have?
Grayish 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 Grayish in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grayish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grayish are Modest Silver by Valspar (a near-identical match), Free Reign by PPG (a near-identical match), Translucency by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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