Swanky Gray 6261 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #B5B1B5, LRV 45 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frisky Whiskers from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5B1B5 · 6261
Swanky Gray
45%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Swanky Gray Technical Profile
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Swanky Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Swanky 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-WilliamsSwanky Gray
Nearly identical
ValsparFrisky Whiskers
Frisky Whiskers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gracious Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Winter Cocoa
Behr
Nearly identical
Heliotrope Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silver Bells
PPG
Nearly identical
Pashmina
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pebble Creek
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tin Man
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hippopotamus Gray
Kilz
Very similar
White Aluminium
RAL
Visible difference
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Swanky Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Swanky Gray
#B5B1B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8599
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Swanky Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Swanky 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 Swanky Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Swanky Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Swanky Gray have?
Swanky Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Swanky Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Swanky Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Swanky Gray are Frisky Whiskers by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gracious Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Winter Cocoa by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Swanky 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 Swanky Gray?
Swanky Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Swanky Gray's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.