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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

Light Reflectance Value
39.79
medium
Temperatureneutral
SaturationBright
Collection

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.

Color Strip 239

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.

Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinetry achieves modern elegance in soft Ellie Gray.

@our_home_on_hudson

Ellie Gray Kitchen Cabinets

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.

Sw Ellie Gray Kitchen

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.

Sw 7650 Living Room

Living room walls create calm backdrop in neutral Ellie Gray.

@derek.gebel

Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray Accent Wall Panelling

Shiplap paneling accent wall adds texture in Ellie Gray.

@_detto_design_

Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray Hallway

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.

Sherwin Williams Ellie Gray Painted Storage

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.

Ellie Gray Exterior

House exterior presents clean, sophisticated look in Ellie Gray.

@lisadespres

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#AAA9A4
RGB170, 169, 164
HSL50° 3% 65%
CMYK0 1 4 33
CIE LabL: 69.2 a: -0.6 b: 2.7
XYZX: 37.47 Y: 39.60 Z: 40.78
Strip239 pos. C6