Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Uncertain Gray |
| SKU | HGSW 6234 |
| Hex | #A9B0B1 |
| RGB | 169, 176, 177 |
| HSL | 187°, 5%, 68% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Uncertain Gray
Uncertain Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Uncertain Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Behr
Magnolia Home
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Uncertain Gray within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A9B0B1 in HSL space. Pair Uncertain Gray with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Uncertain Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Uncertain Gray from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6234 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Uncertain Gray is Uncertain Gray (SW 6234). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Uncertain Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Uncertain Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Uncertain Gray is Subway Tile (CSP-585). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Subway Tile and you'll get the same color. See the full Subway Tile swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Uncertain Gray is Mirror Mirror (PPG1039-3). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mirror Mirror and you'll get the same color. See the full Mirror Mirror swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Payphone (434-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Uncertain Gray without repainting risk. See the full Payphone swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
Behr's nearest match is Flint Smoke (730F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Uncertain Gray without repainting risk. See the full Flint Smoke swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
At Valspar, the closest color to Uncertain Gray is Metropolis (4005-1C) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Uncertain Gray is Tranquil Waters (JG-162) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Waters swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Uncertain Gray is Misty Seascape (DEGR75) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Seascape swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
At Kompozit, the closest color to Uncertain Gray is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Uncertain Gray. The nearest is Argyle (C2-751) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Argyle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
Backdrop has no exact twin of Uncertain Gray. The nearest is Underdog (BD-UD) at ΔE 4.17 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Uncertain Gray. The nearest is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Uncertain Gray — the nearest deck color, Tin Man (0547), is clearly different (ΔE 5.14). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6234 instead. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Uncertain Gray — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 7.18). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6234 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →