Versatile Gray 6072 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C1B6AB, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mortar and Pestle from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #C1B6AB · 6072
Versatile Gray
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Versatile Gray
Versatile Gray is a warm, mid-tone greige-taupe at LRV 48 — a balanced gray-brown that lives up to its name, working across a wide range of rooms and lighting. It has enough warmth to feel cozy and enough depth to give a room definition.
Like most warm greiges it can show a faint green or taupe base in cool light, so sample in place. It pairs with white trim and most wood tones. Behr Smokestack is a near-identical match, with Benjamin Moore Hazelwood close behind.
Versatile Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1B6AB
RGB193, 182, 171
Estimated LRV47.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
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 →
Mortar and Pestle
Dutch Boy
#C1B6AB
Close digital match
Faux Bois
Dunn-Edwards
#C0B6AB
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Gallery Grey
Valspar
#C3B8AC
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Smokestack
Behr
#BFB3A7
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North
Benjamin Moore
#C4B9AF
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Stone Harbor Greige
PPG
#C5B9AE
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Trinket
Kilz
#C4BAB0
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Light Lichen
Hirshfield's
#BFB6A9
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Castellina
Vista Paint
#C5B7AD
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Roasted Macadamia
Farrow & Ball
#C6BAAA
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Colors That Work With Versatile Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Versatile Gray
#C1B6AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Versatile Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Versatile 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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Versatile Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Versatile Gray have?
Versatile Gray by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Versatile Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Versatile Gray are Mortar and Pestle by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Faux Bois by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Ash Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Versatile 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 Versatile Gray?
Versatile Gray has a estimated lightness value of 47.7, 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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