
Ellie Gray
Often used for its versatile qualities, Ellie Gray remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#AAA9A4
LRV
39.79
Ellie Gray's Color Strip
Ellie Gray is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Silverplate and Stamped Concrete. The strip spans from Silverpointe at the lightest end to Stamped Concrete at the deepest. Browsing strip 239 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Ellie Gray in Real Rooms
Ellie Gray has a medium-high LRV of 39.79 — 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 Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, kitchen, living room, misc and house.

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Ellie Gray on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Kitchen cabinetry achieves modern elegance in soft Ellie Gray.
@our_home_on_hudson

Cabinet surfaces glow with understated beauty of Ellie Gray.
@maurie.minichiello.design.co
1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Ellie Gray provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

Kitchen space feels fresh and contemporary with Ellie Gray.
@our_home_on_hudson
3 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Ellie Gray creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.

Living room walls create calm backdrop in neutral Ellie Gray.
@derek.gebel

Shiplap paneling accent wall adds texture in Ellie Gray.
@_detto_design_

Hallway receives warm, inviting treatment with Ellie Gray.
@majorleaguepainting
1 Misc Photo
Observe the use of Ellie Gray on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Painted storage piece gains timeless appeal in Ellie Gray.
@jrzybeth
1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Ellie Gray acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.

House exterior presents clean, sophisticated look in Ellie Gray.
@lisadespres
Coordinating Colors
Trim Color
Similar Colors
7066
Gray Matters

7017
Dorian Gray

9573
Hibernate
View color →6003
Proper Gray

7643
Pussywillow

7655
Stamped Concrete

7659
Gris

7059
Unusual Gray

9553
Allegory
View color →6199
Rare Gray



