How popular is Escape Gray?
Searches per month · USAbout 2,400 searches a month in the USDown 5% on the previous 12 months.
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Escape 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 Escape Gray
Escape Gray is a refined, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 41 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 Escape Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Escape Gray
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6185
- Hex
- #ABAC9F
- RGB
- 171, 172, 159
- HSL
- 65, 7%, 65%
- CMYK
- 1, 0, 8, 33Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 69.9, -2.7, 6.6
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-escape-gray
- LRV
- 41 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- warm
- 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.