Sherwin-Williams • 6184

Austere Gray

Name: Sherwin-Williams Austere Gray 6184
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Austere Gray as a versatile and reflective Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 9 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#BEBFB2

LRV

51.42

Light Reflectance Value

51.42

medium

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Collection

Living Well - Renew Pottery Barn Teen

Austere Gray's Color Strip

Austere Gray is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Conservative Gray and Escape Gray. The strip spans from Conservative Gray at the lightest end to Shade-Grown at the deepest. As part of strip 215, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Conservative Gray C2Austere Gray

C3Escape Gray C4Evergreen Fog C5Dried Thyme C6Rosemary C7Shade-Grown

Austere Gray in Real Rooms

Austere Gray has a medium-high LRV of 51.42 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, house, living room, bathroom, kitchen, kitchen cabinets and mudroom.

2 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Austere Gray, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Painted Furniture

@house_chamberlain

Painted Storage

@ourhappytrailshome

1 House Photo

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Austere Gray has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Sherwin Williams Austere Gray Review

@house_chamberlain

2 Living Room Photos

Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Austere Gray. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.

Sw Austere Gray Living Room

@heywoodys

Austere Gray Living Room

@a_styledspace

1 Bathroom Photo

Austere Gray is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.

Sw Austere Gray Bathroom

@handyhousehusband

1 Kitchen Photo

Using Austere Gray in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.

Sherwin Williams Austere Gray Kitchen

@hardwoodinteriorsdesign

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

For an island-only application, Austere Gray provides a stunning focal point. It anchors the center of the room, creating a "furniture piece" feel that contrasts beautifully with lighter perimeter cabinets and draws people toward the heart of the kitchen.

Sw Austere Gray Painted Cabinets

@theritchieranch

1 Mudroom Photo

Using Austere Gray on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.