Lazy Gray by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Lazy Gray

53%LRV Value
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Lazy Gray 6254 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BEC1C3, LRV 53 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whirlwind from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lazy Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#BEC1C3
RGB190, 193, 195
LRV53.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Lazy Gray in Every Brand

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

Sherwin-WilliamsLazy Gray
Nearly identical
PPGWhirlwind

Whirlwind

PPG

Nearly identical

Foil

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Wrenched Gray

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Platinum Ring

Kilz

Nearly identical

Rocky Shelter

Valspar

Nearly identical

Thundercloud Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

French Silver

Behr

Nearly identical

Agate Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Prairie Smoke

Vista Paint

Very similar

Marseilles

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Parma Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lazy Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lazy Gray

#BEC1C3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8589AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lazy Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Foil

Complement

Whirlwind

Lazy Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kale Green

Pop

Straightforward Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Needlepoint Navy

Pop

Reddish

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Carriage Door

Pop

Yam

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Lazy Gray.

Niebla Azul

Sherwin-Williams · 9137

#B6C3C4

Fortitude

Sherwin-Williams · 9562

#C6C5C1

Tinsmith

Sherwin-Williams · 7657

#C5C8C4

Antimony

Sherwin-Williams · 9552

#C7C8C1

Copen Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 68

#C2CCC4

Colonnade Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7641

#C6C0B6

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Zephyr

Vista Paint · 8306

#BBBAB6

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Lazy Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lazy Gray have?
Lazy Gray 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 Lazy Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lazy Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lazy Gray are Whirlwind by PPG (a near-identical match), Foil by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Train by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lazy Gray'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 Lazy Gray?
Lazy Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.0, 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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