Mineral Gray

Mineral Gray by Sherwin Williams is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Mineral Gray sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 220°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 10%. Saturation is around 10%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 35%. Hue is close to 220°. The hex value is #515763. The RGB value is 81, 87, 99.

Mineral Gray has brightness around 10%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Mineral Gray with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Mineral Gray works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Mineral Gray is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.