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Sherwin Williams Sedate Gray SW6169

Sedate Gray

Sherwin Williams

SW6169

About Sedate Gray by Sherwin Williams

Sedate Gray SW6169 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 61% and hue near 47° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 61%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d1cdbf

RGB: 209, 205, 191

Hue47°

Saturation16%

Lightness78%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Sedate Gray 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 Sedate Gray looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sedate Gray SW6169 a warm or cool color?
Sedate Gray by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sedate Gray?
Sedate Gray sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 47°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sedate Gray?
Brightness is about 61%. Saturation is around 16%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 78%. Hue is close to 47°. The hex value is #d1cdbf. The RGB value is 209, 205, 191.
Is Sedate Gray better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sedate Gray has brightness around 61%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Sedate Gray?
You can match Sedate 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 Sedate Gray work best in a home?
Sedate 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 Sedate Gray compare to a pure white paint?
Sedate Gray is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm 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 Sedate Gray 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 Sedate Gray 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 Sedate Gray. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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