Sherwin Williams

Aloof Gray

SW 6197

Aloof Gray (SW, #C9C9C0) is a muted green-gray that sits between sage and cement, with a cool undertone and a gentle lean into the green hue family. At an LRV of 58, it provides balanced light reflectance suitable for both well-lit and lower-light rooms. Despite its name, the color reads more green than strictly gray in most settings.

Sea Salt and Comfort Gray pair naturally for a tonal, cool-leaning scheme. Extra White or Snowbound offer crisp trim contrast, while a deeper shade like Pewter Green adds layered depth without overwhelming its quiet green base.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6197

Collection

Pottery Barn Kids Collection 2024, Pottery Barn Teen Collection 2024

Aloof Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

60°

Yellow Family

Lightness

77%

Light

Saturation

8%

Very Muted

LRV

58.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#C9C9C0
RGB Decimal
201, 201, 192
RGB Percent
78.8%, 78.8%, 75.3%
HSL
60.0, 7.7%, 77.1%
HSV
60.0, 4.5%, 78.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 0.0%, 4.5%, 21.2%
YIQ
200.0, 2.9, -2.8
XYZ
54.49, 58.00, 58.19
CIE Lab
80.74, -1.61, 4.48
CIE Luv
80.74, 0.50, 6.94
Hunter Lab
76.16, -1.54, 4.18
Decimal
13224384

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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