How popular is Rare Gray?
Searches per month · USAbout 890 searches a month in the USDown 6% on the previous 12 months.
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Rare 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 Rare Gray
Rare Gray is a sophisticated, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 38 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 Rare Gray, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Rare Gray
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6199
- Hex
- #A6A69B
- RGB
- 166, 166, 155
- HSL
- 60, 6%, 63%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 7, 35Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 67.8, -2.0, 5.7
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-rare-gray
- LRV
- 38 (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.