Uncertain Gray by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Uncertain Gray

43%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Uncertain Gray Technical Profile

What color is Uncertain Gray? It's a medium cool gray with the hex code #A9B0B1. Colors similar to Uncertain Gray include Benjamin Moore Subway Tilereg, PPG Mirror Mirror, Benjamin Moore Gull Wing Gray. Uncertain Gray has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 43 gives Uncertain Gray depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Uncertain Gray pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.

HEX Code#A9B0B1
RGB169, 176, 177
LRV42.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors Similar to Uncertain Gray

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Subway Tilereg

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mirror Mirror

PPG

Nearly identical

Metropolis

Valspar

Nearly identical

Flint Smoke

Behr

Nearly identical

Champenoise Blue Met.

MPC

Very similar

Wool .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

Cystern

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cystern

Hirshfield's

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Uncertain Gray

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Uncertain Gray

#A9B0B1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8594AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Uncertain Gray

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Vinal Haven

Complement

Pebble Creek

Uncertain Gray Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kale Green

Pop

Eco Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Needlepoint Navy

Pop

Rita's Rouge

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Framboise

Pop

Peppery

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Uncertain Gray.

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Magnetic Gray

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Forever Green

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Mineral

Sherwin-Williams · 9637

#B0B7B7

Allegory

Sherwin-Williams · 9553

#B4B2A9

Dockside Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7601

#A0B3BC

More gray colors from other brands

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

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Newbury Moss

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Manchester Brown

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#4F4340

Gibraltar Cliffs

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Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · K-1169

#705F57

Uncertain Gray — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Uncertain Gray have?
Uncertain Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Uncertain Gray from other brands?
The closest matches are Subway Tilereg by Benjamin Moore (#A9B0B1), Mirror Mirror by PPG (#A8B0B2), Gull Wing Gray by Benjamin Moore (#A8AFB1). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Uncertain Gray?
Uncertain Gray has an LRV of 42.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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