Ref. #596368 · 6236
Grays Harbor
12%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Grays Harbor Technical Profile
What color is Grays Harbor? It's a deep cool gray with the hex code #596368. Colors similar to Grays Harbor include Behr Blue Metal, Valspar Cobalt Cannon, Benjamin Moore Powell Gray. Grays Harbor has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Grays Harbor creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Grays Harbor pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Grays Harbor
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Grays Harbor
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Grays Harbor
#596368
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#626A92
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Grays Harbor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Grays Harbor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Grays Harbor have?
Grays Harbor by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Grays Harbor from other brands?
The closest matches are Blue Metal by Behr (#596267), Cobalt Cannon by Valspar (#596164), Powell Gray by Benjamin Moore (#5B666D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Grays Harbor?
Grays Harbor has an LRV of 12.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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