# Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/flexible-gray-sw-6010](https://plan-home.com/color/flexible-gray-sw-6010)

Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray SW 6010 is a muted medium-light gray with a noticeable warm, rosy-beige cast. Its low saturation keeps the color grounded and soft rather than overtly pink, giving walls a gentle, weathered appearance. In bright natural light, Flexible Gray can read as a pale warm gray, while dimmer rooms may bring out more of its dusty mauve undertone. It suits bedrooms, living rooms, and dining spaces where a cooler blue-gray would feel too stark. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm wood finishes, aged brass, charcoal textiles, or clay-toned accents for a cohesive palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Flexible Gray
- **Color code:** SW 6010
- **HEX:** #b1a3a1
- **RGB:** 177, 163, 161
- **LRV:** 38.13%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple, Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Living Well, Sophisticated Sanctuary

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 7° Saturation: 9.04% Value: 69.41%
- **HSL:** hsl(7, 9, 66)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.91 Yellow: 9.04 Key: 30.59
- **YIQ:** Y: 166.958 I: 8.985 Q: 2.339
- **XYZ:** X: 37.661 Y: 38.115 Z: 39.082
- **CIE Lab:** L:68.105 a:4.719 b:2.875
- **CIE Luv:** L:68.105 u:8.389 v:3.324
- **Decimal:** 11641761
- **Hunter Lab:** 61.738, 0.846, 5.684

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Lavender Suede](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lavender-suede)
- [Behr Violet Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-violet-vista)
- [Behr Object Of Desire](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-object-of-desire)
- [Benjamin Moore Mauve Desert](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mauve-desert-2113-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Intuitive](https://plan-home.com/color/intuitive-sw-6017)
- [Sherwin Williams Quest Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/quest-gray-sw-7080)
- [Behr Metropolis](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-metropolis)
- [Benjamin Moore Lost Locket](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lost-locket-csp-410)
- [Behr Plum Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-plum-taupe)
- [Behr Smoked Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-smoked-mauve)
- [Benjamin Moore Elephant Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-elephant-gray-2109-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Glamour](https://plan-home.com/color/glamour-sw-6031)
- [Behr Vintage Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-vintage-mauve)
- [Behr Cocoa Craving](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cocoa-craving)
- [Sherwin Williams Beguiling Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/beguiling-mauve-sw-6269)
- [Sherwin Williams Mystical Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/mystical-shade-sw-6276)
- [Benjamin Moore Sanctuary](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sanctuary-af-620)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Fashionable Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/fashionable-gray-sw-6275)
- [Sherwin Williams Ponder](https://plan-home.com/color/ponder-sw-7079)
- [Sherwin Williams Quest Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/quest-gray-sw-7080)
- [Sherwin Williams Discreet White](https://plan-home.com/color/discreet-white-sw-6266)
- [Sherwin Williams Destiny](https://plan-home.com/color/destiny-sw-6274)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/renwick-heather-sw-2818)
- [Sherwin Williams Auger Shell](https://plan-home.com/color/auger-shell-sw-9159)
- [Sherwin Williams Chinchilla](https://plan-home.com/color/chinchilla-sw-6011)
- [Sherwin Williams Socialite](https://plan-home.com/color/socialite-sw-6025)
- [Sherwin Williams Dutch Cocoa](https://plan-home.com/color/dutch-cocoa-sw-6032)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mountain Air](https://plan-home.com/color/mountain-air-sw-6224)
- [Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul](https://plan-home.com/color/niebla-azul-sw-9137)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-lake-sw-9633)
- [Sherwin Williams Riverway](https://plan-home.com/color/riverway-sw-6222)
- [Sherwin Williams Glass Bead](https://plan-home.com/color/glass-bead-sw-6805)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning at Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-at-sea-sw-9634)
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6010

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.