Imagine 6009 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C2B6B6, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Luxurious from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2B6B6 · 6009
Imagine
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Imagine in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Imagine in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsImagine
Nearly identical
PPGLuxurious
Luxurious
PPG
Nearly identical
Flutter by
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Victorian Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Young Fawn
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Georgian Pink
Behr
Very similar
Always Taupe
Kilz
Very similar
Romantic Light
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sun Painter
Valspar
Very similar
North Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Imagine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Imagine
#C2B6B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Imagine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Imagine 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 Imagine.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Imagine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Imagine have?
Imagine 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 Imagine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Imagine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Imagine are Luxurious by PPG (a near-identical match), Flutter by by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Victorian Mauve by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Imagine'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 Imagine?
Imagine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.3, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Imagine's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.