How popular is Essential Gray?
Searches per month · USAbout 730 searches a month in the USDown 24% on the previous 12 months.
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Essential Gray” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Essential Gray
Essential Gray is a elegant, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 48 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Essential Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Essential Gray
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6002
- Hex
- #BCB8B6
- RGB
- 188, 184, 182
- HSL
- 20, 4%, 73%
- CMYK
- 0, 2, 3, 26Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 75.0, 1.0, 1.5
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-essential-gray
- LRV
- 48 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.