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Popular Gray

61%LRV Value
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Popular Gray 6071 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D4CCC3, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shimmering Silver from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Popular Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#D4CCC3
RGB212, 204, 195
LRV61.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Popular Gray in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Popular 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-WilliamsPopular Gray
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyShimmering Silver

Shimmering Silver

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Granite Dust

Behr

Nearly identical

Cornforth White

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Big

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

My Alibi

PPG

Nearly identical

Heritage Gray

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sheepskin

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Grey Ghost

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Miner's Dust

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Starched Linen

Kilz

Nearly identical

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Popular Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Popular Gray

#D4CCC3

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Popular Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Granite Dust

Complement

Keepsakes

Popular Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Smokehouse

Pop

Spiced Cider

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Cilantro

Pop

Gentian

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 Popular Gray.

Mercurial

Sherwin-Williams · 9550

#D1CCC6

Lattice

Sherwin-Williams · 7654

#CECEC6

Skipping Rocks

Sherwin-Williams · 9551

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Liveable Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6176

#CECEBD

Taupe of the Morning

Sherwin-Williams · 9590

#DAD2C6

Frostwork

Sherwin-Williams · 59

#CBD0C2

More beige colors from other brands

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

Stylish

PPG · 1101-3

#CEC1A5

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFD6CB

Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

#D1C9BA

Deep Marsh

Vista Paint · 0233

#ACA08C

Sedge

Vista Paint · 0226

#B1A690

Mesa Tumbleweed

Valspar · 2008-10A

#C8B9A9

Popular Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Popular Gray have?
Popular Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Popular Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Popular Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Popular Gray are Shimmering Silver by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Granite Dust by Behr (a near-identical match), Weeping Birch by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Popular 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 Popular Gray?
Popular Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.1, 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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