Skip to main content
Sherwin Williams Morning Fog SW6255

Morning Fog

Sherwin Williams

SW6255

About Morning Fog by Sherwin Williams

Morning Fog SW6255 by Sherwin Williams is a mid neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 42% and hue near 200° for steady results across rooms. Reliable on feature walls and full rooms. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

Brightness: 41.8%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #a8aeb1

RGB: 168, 174, 177

Hue200°

Saturation6%

Lightness68%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Morning Fog from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Morning Fog looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Morning Fog SW6255 a warm or cool color?
Morning Fog by Sherwin Williams is a neutral mid tone color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Morning Fog?
Morning Fog sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 200°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Morning Fog?
Brightness is about 42%. Saturation is around 6%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 68%. Hue is close to 200°. The hex value is #a8aeb1. The RGB value is 168, 174, 177.
Is Morning Fog better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Morning Fog has brightness around 42%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Morning Fog?
You can match Morning Fog 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.
Where does Morning Fog work best in a home?
Morning Fog 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.
How does Morning Fog compare to a pure white paint?
Morning Fog is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Morning Fog in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Morning Fog in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Morning Fog. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Morning Fog. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.