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Grayish

Grayish is a versatile and reflective Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 5 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#CFCAC7

LRV

59.63

Light Reflectance Value
59.63
light
Temperatureneutral
SaturationMidtone

Grayish's Color Strip

Grayish is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 240 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Grayish in Real Rooms

Grayish has a high LRV of 59.63 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. 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 mudroom, living room, bathroom and misc.

Color Strip 240

1 Mudroom Photo

The depth of Grayish is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.

Sherwin Williams Grayish laundry room color

Sherwin Williams Grayish laundry room color

@annakatesimon

1 Living Room Photo

For open-concept living rooms, Grayish is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.

Sw Grayish Living Room

Sw Grayish Living Room

@redfrecklefarm

1 Bathroom Photo

In the bathroom, Grayish brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.

Grayish Bathroom

Grayish Bathroom

@duffyconstruction

2 Misc Photos

Grayish shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Sherwin Williams Grayish Renovation

Sherwin Williams Grayish Renovation

@sheila59s

Sherwin Williams Grayish Wall Paint

Sherwin Williams Grayish Wall Paint

@daneliadesign

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#CFCAC7
RGB207, 202, 199
HSL23° 8% 80%
CMYK0 2 4 19
CIE LabL: 81.6 a: 1.2 b: 2.1
XYZX: 57.16 Y: 59.63 Z: 62.52
Strip240 pos. C1