# Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-bay-sw-6206](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-bay-sw-6206)

Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay SW 6206 is a light, muted green-gray with a softly weathered appearance. Its low saturation keeps the green understated, so it can read almost gray at a glance while still bringing a natural cast to the wall. Cooler daylight tends to reveal the green more clearly, while warm artificial light may make this shade look quieter and slightly more neutral. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas where a pale color with more character than plain gray is wanted. Pair Oyster Bay with warm white trim, natural oak, charcoal accents, or aged brass for a grounded, material-rich look.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Oyster Bay
- **Color code:** SW 6206
- **HEX:** #aeb3a9
- **RGB:** 174, 179, 169
- **LRV:** 44.12%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green
- **Collections:** Living Well - Recharge

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 90° Saturation: 5.59% Value: 70.2%
- **HSL:** hsl(90, 6, 68)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 2.79 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.59 Key: 29.8
- **YIQ:** Y: 176.365 I: 0.234 Q: -4.17
- **XYZ:** X: 40.735 Y: 44.103 Z: 43.892
- **CIE Lab:** L:72.298 a:-3.616 b:4.495
- **CIE Luv:** L:72.298 u:-2.31 v:7.163
- **Decimal:** 11449257
- **Hunter Lab:** 66.41, -6.728, 7.301

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Agate Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-grey-ral-7038)
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-haze-2137-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Misted Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-misted-green-2138-50)
- [Behr Verdigris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-verdigris)
- [Behr Keystone Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-keystone-gray)
- [Behr Heirloom Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-heirloom-silver)
- [Benjamin Moore Pearl](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pearl-cw-640)
- [Sherwin Williams Magnetic Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/magnetic-gray-sw-7058)
- [Benjamin Moore Fieldstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fieldstone-1558)
- [Sherwin Williams Silvermist](https://plan-home.com/color/silvermist-sw-7621)
- [Benjamin Moore Imperial Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-imperial-gray-1571)
- [Behr Flipper](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flipper)
- [Sherwin Williams Forever Green](https://plan-home.com/color/forever-green-sw-9653)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Horse](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-horse-2140-50)
- [Sherwin Williams Escape Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/escape-gray-sw-6185)
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Marble](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-marble-1578)
- [Sherwin Williams Chelsea Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/chelsea-gray-sw-2850)
- [Sherwin Williams Mineral Deposit](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-deposit-sw-7652)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Autonomous](https://plan-home.com/color/autonomous-sw-9557)
- [Sherwin Williams Magnetic Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/magnetic-gray-sw-7058)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Strand](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-strand-sw-7057)
- [Sherwin Williams Comfort Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-comfort-gray)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Salt](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-salt-sw-6204)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Tin Lizzie](https://plan-home.com/color/tin-lizzie-sw-9163)
- [Sherwin Williams Jade Dragon](https://plan-home.com/color/jade-dragon-sw-9129)
- [Sherwin Williams Unusual Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/unusual-gray-sw-7059)
- [Sherwin Williams Acacia Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/acacia-haze-sw-9132)
- [Sherwin Williams Retreat](https://plan-home.com/color/retreat-sw-6207)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Wood Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/wood-violet-sw-6557)
- [Sherwin Williams Berry Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/berry-cream-sw-9075)
- [Sherwin Williams Purple Passage](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-passage-sw-6551)
- [Sherwin Williams Obi Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/obi-lilac-sw-6556)
- [Sherwin Williams Plummy](https://plan-home.com/color/plummy-sw-6558)
- [Sherwin Williams Elation](https://plan-home.com/color/elation-sw-6827)
- [Sherwin Williams Inspired Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/inspired-lilac-sw-6820)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/green-paint-colors/sw6206

## 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.