Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Versatile Gray |
| SKU | HGSW 6072 |
| Hex | #C1B6AB |
| RGB | 193, 182, 171 |
| HSL | 30°, 15%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Versatile Gray
Versatile Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Versatile Gray is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Behr
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Kompozit
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Versatile 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 #C1B6AB in HSL space. Pair Versatile 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 Versatile Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Versatile 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 6072 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Versatile Gray
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Versatile Gray is Versatile Gray (SW 6072). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Versatile Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Versatile Gray swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Versatile Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Versatile Gray is Mortar and Pestle (406-3DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Mortar and Pestle and you'll get the same color. See the full Mortar and Pestle swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Versatile Gray
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Versatile Gray is Faux Bois (DEGR15). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Faux Bois and you'll get the same color. See the full Faux Bois swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Versatile Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Filament (C2-798), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Versatile Gray without repainting risk. See the full Filament swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Versatile Gray
Valspar's nearest match is Luxe Gray (8005-4C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Versatile Gray without repainting risk. See the full Luxe Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Versatile Gray
Kompozit's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Versatile Gray without repainting risk. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Versatile Gray
Behr's nearest match is Grey Mist (HDC-CT-21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Versatile Gray without repainting risk. See the full Grey Mist swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Versatile Gray
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Versatile Gray is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Versatile Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Versatile Gray is Himalayan Trek (1542) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Himalayan Trek swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Versatile Gray
At Clare, the closest color to Versatile Gray is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Versatile Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Versatile Gray is Jitney (NO. 293) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jitney swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Versatile Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Versatile Gray is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Versatile Gray
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Versatile Gray is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Versatile Gray
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Versatile Gray — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 13.43). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6072 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →