Sedate Gray 6169 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D1CDBF, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lunar Landing from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1CDBF · 6169
Sedate Gray
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sedate Gray Technical Profile
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Sedate Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sedate 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-WilliamsSedate Gray
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLunar Landing
Lunar Landing
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gentle Soul
Valspar
Nearly identical
Penthouse
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Understated
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosted Almond
PPG
Nearly identical
Cromarty
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Zephyr Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oatmeal
Kilz
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Power Lunch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stone .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sedate Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sedate Gray
#D1CDBF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sedate Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sedate Gray 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 Sedate Gray.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sedate Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sedate Gray have?
Sedate 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 Sedate Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sedate Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sedate Gray are Lunar Landing by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gentle Soul by Valspar (a near-identical match), Villa Grey by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sedate 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 Sedate Gray?
Sedate Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sedate Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.