Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Versatile Gray |
| SKU | SW 6072 |
| Hex | #C1B6AB |
| RGB | 193, 182, 171 |
| HSL | 30°, 15%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About 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 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Versatile 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 #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.
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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6072 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Versatile Gray
Glidden's nearest match is Silver Dollar (PPG1022-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). 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 Silver Dollar 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Versatile Gray
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Versatile Gray is Adley Grey (HGSW 2476). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Adley Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Adley Grey 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Versatile Gray
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Light Lichen (0211), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). 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 Light Lichen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Versatile Gray
Rodda's nearest match is Mauve (CA068), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). 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 Mauve 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 →
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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Versatile Gray
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Versatile Gray. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Versatile Gray
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Versatile Gray. The nearest is Paloma (PALOMA) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Paloma 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 →