How popular is Oyster Bay?
Searches per month · USAbout 9,900 searches a month in the USAbout the same on the previous 12 months.
- #45 most-searched paint color in the US
- #31 most-searched Sherwin-Williams color
- #9 most-searched gray in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Oyster Bay” 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 Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay is a refined, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 44 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
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The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Oyster Bay, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Oyster Bay
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6206
- Hex
- #AEB3A9
- RGB
- 174, 179, 169
- HSL
- 90, 6%, 68%
- CMYK
- 3, 0, 6, 30Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 72.3, -3.6, 4.5
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-oyster-bay
- LRV
- 44 (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.