Sherwin-Williams • 6165

Connected Gray

Name: Sherwin-Williams Connected Gray 6165
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Connected Gray is a versatile Green from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 22 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#898473

LRV

23.06

Light Reflectance Value

23.06

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMuted

Collection

Pottery Barn

Connected Gray's Color Strip

Connected Gray is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between At Ease Soldier and Eclipse. The strip spans from Ancient Marble at the lightest end to Garden Gate at the deepest. As part of strip 212, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Ancient Marble C2Grassland C3Svelte Sage C4At Ease Soldier C5Connected Gray

C6Eclipse C7Garden Gate

Connected Gray in Real Rooms

Connected Gray has a medium LRV of 23.06 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, house, misc, front door and living room.

2 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Connected Gray reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

SW Connected Gray bedroom panelling paint

@monikerdesign

SW Connected Gray bedroom accent wall paint

@monikerdesign

4 Bathroom Photos

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Connected Gray provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.

Sw 6165 Bathroom

@lg_paintergirl

Sherwin Williams Connected Gray Bathroom

@lg_paintergirl

Sw Connected Gray Bathroom

@lg_paintergirl

Sw 6165 Bathroom

@lg_paintergirl

4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Connected Gray brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

Connected Gray kitchen cabinets color

@turnerblairservices

Connected Gray kitchen cabinets paint review

@turnerblairservices

SW Connected Gray kitchen cabinets paint review

@turnerblairservices

Connected Gray Kitchen Cabinets

@hayleydavisinteriors

4 House Photos

Using Connected Gray on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.

SW Connected Gray exterior paint review

@acutabovepaintingcompany

Sw Connected Gray Exterior

@our.littletown.home

Sherwin Williams Connected Gray Exterior

@lauren_harrell_design

Sw 6165 Exterior

@kt_stovall

5 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Connected 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.

Connected Gray dining room color review

@lg_paintergirl

Connected Gray dining room color

@lg_paintergirl

SW Connected Gray wall paint

@kowalskipainting

Sw Connected Gray Review

@lg_paintergirl

Sherwin Williams Connected Gray Review

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1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Connected Gray changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

Sherwin Williams Connected Gray Door

@wordinteriors

2 Living Room Photos

Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Connected 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.