Swanky Gray

Swanky Gray by Sherwin Williams is a neutral mid tone color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Swanky Gray sits in the purple or violet family. Its hue is about 300°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 45%. Saturation is around 3%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 70%. Hue is close to 300°. The hex value is #b5b1b5. The RGB value is 181, 177, 181.

Swanky Gray has brightness around 45%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Swanky 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.

Swanky 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.

Swanky Gray 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.