Unique Gray 6260 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBC9C9, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Down Home from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CBC9C9 · 6260
Unique Gray
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Unique Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBC9C9
RGB203, 201, 201
Estimated LRV58.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Down Home
Behr
#C9C6C6
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Gray Morn
Valspar
#CACACA
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Silver Polish
Dunn-Edwards
#C6C6C6
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Paternoster
Hirshfield's
#C7C7C6
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Steely Gaze
PPG
#CDCCCA
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Silverado
Kilz
#CACBCC
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Cool Elegance
Vista Paint
#D0CFD0
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Cement Gray
Benjamin Moore
#CECDCB
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A Touch of Gray
Dutch Boy
#CAC8CB
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Telegrey 4
RAL
#D0D0D0
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Worsted
Farrow & Ball
#D3CFCD
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Colors That Work With Unique Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Unique Gray
#CBC9C9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9985
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Unique Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Unique 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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Unique Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Unique Gray have?
Unique 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 Unique Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Unique Gray are Down Home by Behr (a close digital match), Gray Morn by Valspar (a close digital match), Dreamscape Gray by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Unique 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 Unique Gray?
Unique Gray has a estimated lightness value of 58.7, 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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Why Unique Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.