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Sherwin Williams Rare Gray SW6199

Rare Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW6199

About Rare Gray by Sherwin Williams

Rare Gray SW6199 by Sherwin Williams is a mid neutral shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 38% and hue near 60° for steady results across rooms. Reliable on feature walls and full rooms. Pairs well with clean whites and quiet neutrals.

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Brightness: 37.7%

Tone: Neutral

HEX: #a6a69b

RGB: 166, 166, 155

Hue60°

Saturation6%

Lightness63%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Rare Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW6199

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Rare Gray SW6199 a warm or cool color?
Rare Gray by Sherwin Williams is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Rare Gray?
Rare Gray sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 60°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Rare Gray?
Brightness is about 38%. Saturation is around 6%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 63%. Hue is close to 60°. The hex value is #a6a69b. The RGB value is 166, 166, 155.
Is Rare Gray better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Rare Gray has brightness around 38%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Rare Gray?
You can match Rare 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.
Where does Rare Gray work best in a home?
Rare 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.
How does Rare Gray compare to a pure white paint?
Rare Gray is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper 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 Rare Gray in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Rare Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW6199

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Rare Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW6199

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Rare Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW6199

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

BURNISHED BLADE

Glidden

PPG0995-5

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SMOKY SLATE

Glidden

PPG1028-4

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Elemental Gray

Behr

PPU26-06

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Old Celadon

Behr

PPU25-05

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