Techno Gray 6170 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BFB9AA, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chintz from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #BFB9AA · 6170
Techno Gray
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Techno Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFB9AA
RGB191, 185, 170
Estimated LRV48.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#C1BBAD
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#C2BBAB
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Naturally-Sourced
Dunn-Edwards
#BDB6A6
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Chintz
Hirshfield's
#C0BBAE
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Northern Cliffs
Benjamin Moore
#BBB6A8
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Sandy Sage
Valspar
#BDB9AA
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#C2BAAD
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Urban Gateway
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#BCB5A9
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Colors That Work With Techno Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Techno Gray
#BFB9AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Techno Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Techno 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
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Techno Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Techno Gray have?
Techno Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Techno Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Techno Gray are Chintz by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Wilderness Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Phelps Putty by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Techno 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 Techno Gray?
Techno Gray has a estimated lightness value of 48.7, 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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