Swanky Gray
Sherwin-Williams Swanky Gray (6261) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#B5B1B5LRV
44.60
Swanky Gray's Color Strip
Swanky Gray is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Unique Gray and Mysterious Mauve. The strip spans from Unique Gray at the lightest end to Quixotic Plum at the deepest. Strip 228 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Swanky Gray in Rooms
Follow Swanky Gray from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
3 Living Room Photos
The 3 living room images turn a purple swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Soft, neutral walls in Swanky Gray anchor this comfortable, welcoming living space.
@mbpainting716
Living room walls painted Swanky Gray provide a sophisticated backdrop for furnishings.
@kimmacumberinteriors
Walls throughout the living room wear Swanky Gray, a warm neutral tone.
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2 Bathroom Photos
In a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, the most interesting quality of Swanky Gray (6261) may be the way it responds to tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Bathroom walls in Swanky Gray create understated elegance and modern simplicity.
@hickoryridgefarmhouse
Vanity walls painted Swanky Gray offer neutral sophistication in this spa-like bathroom.
@hickoryridgefarmhouse
1 Bedroom Photo
1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Swanky Gray (6261) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Master bedroom walls wrapped in Swanky Gray establish a calm, grounded atmosphere.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 72 vs 45, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
Egret White reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 45), opening up a space where Swanky Gray encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 45, They call it Mellow is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 72 vs 45, Spatial White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 47 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (48 vs 45) makes Ponder the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (45 vs 40) makes Swanky Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (49 vs 45) makes Fashionable Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Swanky Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 4-point LRV gap (48 vs 45) makes Essential Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Queen Anne Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Swanky Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 6-point LRV gap (45 vs 39) makes Swanky Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (48 vs 45) makes Imagine the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Kingston reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 45), opening up a space where Swanky Gray encloses it.
Window Pane reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 45), opening up a space where Swanky Gray encloses it.
At LRV 60 vs 45, Piedmont is decisively the brighter choice.
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 45), opening up a space where Swanky Gray encloses it.
Glimmer reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 45), opening up a space where Swanky Gray encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (45 vs 34) makes Swanky Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Swanky Gray reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 9), opening up a space where Courtyard encloses it.
Darker Colors
At LRV 45 vs 29, Swanky Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Bring a touch of glamour to your space with this cool greige. This light, muted gray with a subtle purple undertone is chic in any room.