Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Chelsea Gray |
| SKU | SW 2850 |
| Hex | #B6B7B0 |
| RGB | 182, 183, 176 |
| HSL | 69°, 5%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Chelsea Gray
Chelsea Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Chelsea 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 by brand
18 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 neutral 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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Chelsea Gray 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 #B6B7B0 in HSL space. Pair Chelsea 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.
Sherwin-Williams Chelsea Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chelsea 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 2850 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
Behr's nearest match is Stone Mill (ECC-27-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Chelsea Gray without repainting risk. See the full Stone Mill swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bone Black (CW-715), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Chelsea Gray without repainting risk. See the full Bone Black swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Chelsea Gray is Gray-Green Linen (8004-30D). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Gray-Green Linen and you'll get the same color. See the full Gray-Green Linen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Gray Stone (PPG1009-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Chelsea Gray without repainting risk. See the full Gray Stone swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Dusty Miller (50GY 45/037), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Chelsea Gray without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Miller swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chelsea Gray is Trout Gray (426-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trout Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Chelsea Gray without repainting risk. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Silver Chalice (DEGR66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Chelsea Gray without repainting risk. See the full Silver Chalice swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Chelsea Gray. The nearest is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Chelsea Gray is Light Blue (NO. 22) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Fossilized (0581), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Chelsea Gray without repainting risk. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Chelsea Gray is Fossilized (0581). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Fossilized and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
At Rodda, the closest color to Chelsea Gray is Feldspar (CA177) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Chelsea Gray is Melodic (C2-990) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Melodic swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Chelsea Gray is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Chelsea Gray is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chelsea Gray
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Chelsea Gray is Fossilized (0581). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Fossilized and you'll get the same color. See the full Fossilized swatch →