How popular is Proper Gray?
Searches per month · USAbout 320 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Proper 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 Proper Gray
Proper Gray is a sophisticated, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 39 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 Proper Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Proper Gray
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6003
- Hex
- #ADA8A5
- RGB
- 173, 168, 165
- HSL
- 22, 5%, 66%
- CMYK
- 0, 3, 5, 32Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 69.2, 1.2, 2.2
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-proper-gray
- LRV
- 39 (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.