Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Uncertain Gray |
| SKU | SW 6234 |
| Hex | #A9B0B1 |
| RGB | 169, 176, 177 |
| HSL | 187°, 5%, 68% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Sherwin-Williams Uncertain Gray
Uncertain Gray sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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 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 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Uncertain 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 #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.
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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6234 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
Behr's nearest match is Flint Smoke (730F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Uncertain Gray without repainting risk. See the full Flint Smoke 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 43). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Subway Tile and you'll get the same color. See the full Subway Tile 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 runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Metropolis 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 43). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mirror Mirror and you'll get the same color. See the full Mirror Mirror swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
The closest 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 43). If 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 runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Uncertain Gray without repainting risk. See the full Payphone swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Uncertain Gray is Silver Shadows (HGSW 3335). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Silver Shadows and you'll get the same color. See the full Silver Shadows 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 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Misty Seascape 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 43) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tranquil Waters 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
At Hirshfield's, 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 44 vs 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
The closest Rodda equivalent of Uncertain Gray is Ebb (R092). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Rodda is your counter, order Ebb and you'll get the same color. See the full Ebb 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 43). 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 runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Underdog swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Uncertain Gray
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Uncertain Gray. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray 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 43) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →