Ref. #D2D1CB · 9561
Guild Grey
64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Guild Grey Technical Profile
What color is Guild Grey? It's a light warm neutral with the hex code #D2D1CB. Colors similar to Guild Grey include Valspar Silver Thistle Down, Kilz Origami, Vista Paint Metropolis Mood. Guild Grey has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Guild Grey sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Guild Grey pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
HEX Code#D2D1CB
RGB210, 209, 203
LRV63.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
Colors Similar to Guild Grey
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Guild Grey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Guild Grey
#D2D1CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Guild Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Guild Grey 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 Guild Grey.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Guild Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Guild Grey have?
Guild Grey by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Guild Grey from other brands?
The closest matches are Silver Thistle Down by Valspar (#D1D0CA), Origami by Kilz (#D3D2CC), Metropolis Mood by Vista Paint (#D4D4CF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Guild Grey?
Guild Grey has an LRV of 63.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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