Rare Gray 6199 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A6A69B, estimated LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Celadon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #A6A69B · 6199
Rare Gray
38%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Rare Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6A69B
RGB166, 166, 155
Estimated LRV37.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Rare Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rare Gray
#A6A69B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rare Gray
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Rare Gray Room Palettes
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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
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Rare Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rare Gray have?
Rare Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Rare Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rare Gray are Old Celadon by Behr (a close digital match), Historical Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Winter Rye by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rare 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 Rare Gray?
Rare Gray has a estimated lightness value of 37.7, 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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