# Sherwin Williams Techno Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/techno-gray-sw-6170](https://plan-home.com/color/techno-gray-sw-6170)

Sherwin Williams Techno Gray SW 6170 is a light, muted gray with a noticeable beige cast, giving it a soft greige appearance rather than a crisp, blue-leaning gray. Its low-saturation character keeps walls from feeling stark, while the warm undertone helps it sit comfortably beside cream trim, oak flooring, and natural linen. In bright daylight, Techno Gray reads as a gentle pale gray; under warm bulbs, its beige and subtle taupe notes become more apparent. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and open-plan spaces where a quiet neutral is needed without a heavy contrast. Pair it with warm white, charcoal accents, aged brass, or medium-toned wood for a grounded, layered finish.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Techno Gray
- **Color code:** SW 6170
- **HEX:** #bfb9aa
- **RGB:** 191, 185, 170
- **LRV:** 48.75%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Greige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Living Well

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 43° Saturation: 10.99% Value: 74.9%
- **HSL:** hsl(43, 14, 71)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.14 Yellow: 10.99 Key: 25.1
- **YIQ:** Y: 185.084 I: 8.396 Q: -3.399
- **XYZ:** X: 46.089 Y: 48.677 Z: 44.987
- **CIE Lab:** L:75.25 a:-0.502 b:8.367
- **CIE Luv:** L:75.25 u:4.384 v:12.177
- **Decimal:** 12564906
- **Hunter Lab:** 69.769, -4.179, 10.608

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Jogging Path](https://plan-home.com/color/jogging-path-sw-7638)
- [Benjamin Moore Cosmopolitan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cosmopolitan-csp-100)
- [Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-northern-cliffs-1536)
- [Benjamin Moore Senora Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-senora-gray-1530)
- [Benjamin Moore Tyler Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tyler-gray-cw-50)
- [Behr Tanglewood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tanglewood)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Mist Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-mist-gray-sw-2844)
- [Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/analytical-gray-sw-7051)
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)
- [Benjamin Moore Shale](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shale-861)
- [Sherwin Williams Viaduct](https://plan-home.com/color/viaduct-sw-9567)
- [Behr Fortress Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fortress-stone)
- [Sherwin Williams Pachyderm](https://plan-home.com/color/pachyderm-sw-9596)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-gray-sw-0049)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-hearth-984)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Soul](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-soul-csp-65)
- [Behr Grey Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grey-mist)
- [Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/mindful-gray-sw-7016)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams On the Rocks](https://plan-home.com/color/on-the-rocks-sw-7671)
- [Sherwin Williams Snowfall](https://plan-home.com/color/snowfall-sw-6000)
- [Sherwin Williams Ghosted](https://plan-home.com/color/ghosted-sw-9545)
- [Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/mindful-gray-sw-7016)
- [Sherwin Williams Natural White](https://plan-home.com/color/natural-white-sw-9542)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Featherstone](https://plan-home.com/color/featherstone-sw-9518)
- [Sherwin Williams Silver Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-gray-sw-0049)
- [Sherwin Williams Vintage](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-sw-9528)
- [Sherwin Williams Herbal Wash](https://plan-home.com/color/herbal-wash-sw-7739)
- [Sherwin Williams Gateway Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/gateway-gray-sw-7644)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/yellow-paint-colors/sw6170

## 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.