Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Aleutian |
| SKU | SW 6241 |
| Hex | #A6B6BD |
| RGB | 166, 182, 189 |
| HSL | 198°, 15%, 70% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Aleutian
Aleutian sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal 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.
Aleutian 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 by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Aleutian within 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 #A6B6BD in HSL space. Pair Aleutian 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.
Sherwin-Williams Aleutian Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Aleutian 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6241 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Aleutian
At Behr, the closest color to Aleutian is Bay View (ECC-22-2) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bay View swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aleutian
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Celtic Blue (ES-31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Aleutian without repainting risk. See the full Celtic Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Aleutian
Valspar's nearest match is Matt on Monday (8004-40C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aleutian without repainting risk. See the full Matt on Monday swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aleutian
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Aleutian is Nautical Star (PPG1036-3) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nautical Star swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Aleutian
At Glidden, the closest color to Aleutian is Nautical Star (PPG1036-3) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nautical Star swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aleutian
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Tempest Wind (431-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aleutian without repainting risk. See the full Tempest Wind swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aleutian
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Falkland Blue (HGSW 3316), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aleutian without repainting risk. See the full Falkland Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aleutian
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Yreka! (DET594), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Aleutian without repainting risk. See the full Yreka! swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aleutian
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Aleutian. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aleutian
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Aleutian. The nearest is Lulworth Blue (NO. 89) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lulworth Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aleutian
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is In the Blue (0504), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Aleutian without repainting risk. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aleutian
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Aleutian. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Aleutian
Rodda has no exact twin of Aleutian. The nearest is Zinc (CA193) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Aleutian
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Aleutian is Well Water (BD18). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Well Water and you'll get the same color. See the full Well Water swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Aleutian
Clare has no exact twin of Aleutian. The nearest is Cloud Watching (PNT100-MD-73) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cloud Watching swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Aleutian
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Aleutian. The nearest is Costa (COSTA) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 49 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Costa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Aleutian
The closest Backdrop equivalent of Aleutian is Underdog (BD-UD). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Backdrop is your counter, order Underdog and you'll get the same color. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Aleutian
Kompozit has no exact twin of Aleutian. The nearest is Cystern (0511) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cystern swatch →