Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Connected Gray |
| SKU | SW 6165 |
| Hex | #A8A491 |
| RGB | 168, 164, 145 |
| HSL | 50°, 12%, 61% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Connected Gray
Connected Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Connected 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
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 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Connected 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 #A8A491 in HSL space. Pair Connected 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 Connected Gray Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Connected 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 6165 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Connected Gray
Behr's nearest match is Woodland Sage (HDC-NT-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Connected Gray without repainting risk. See the full Woodland Sage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Connected Gray
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Connected Gray is Chateau (CSP-140) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Connected Gray
The closest Valspar equivalent of Connected Gray is Green Turquoise (8004-26D). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Green Turquoise and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Turquoise swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Connected Gray
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Connected Gray is Aldabra (PPG14-28). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 38 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Aldabra and you'll get the same color. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Connected Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Aldabra (PPG14-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Connected Gray without repainting risk. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Connected Gray
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Connected Gray is Greywood (423-3DB). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 38 vs 32). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Greywood and you'll get the same color. See the full Greywood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Connected Gray
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Connected Gray is Ethereal Mood (HGSW 7639) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 38 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Connected Gray
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Connected Gray is Macramé Knot (DEBN63) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macramé Knot swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Connected Gray
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Connected Gray is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Connected Gray
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Connected Gray is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 38 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Connected Gray
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Connected Gray. The nearest is Wood Shadow (0205) at ΔE 3.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wood Shadow swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Connected Gray
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Connected Gray. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Connected Gray
Rodda has no exact twin of Connected Gray. The nearest is Foliage (R063) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Foliage swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Connected Gray
C2 Paint's nearest match is Enigma (C2-925), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Connected Gray without repainting risk. See the full Enigma swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Connected Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Connected Gray. The nearest is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Connected Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Connected Gray. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Connected Gray
At Backdrop, the closest color to Connected Gray is Carry the Two (BD-CT) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Connected Gray
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Connected Gray. The nearest is Tate Green (371674) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 38 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Connected Gray
Kompozit has no exact twin of Connected Gray. The nearest is Deep Marsh (0233) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Marsh swatch →