# Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/uncertain-gray-sw-6234](https://plan-home.com/color/uncertain-gray-sw-6234)

Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray SW 6234 is a muted blue-gray with enough depth to read as a soft slate color rather than a pale neutral. Its cool blue undertone is most noticeable in clear daylight and north-facing rooms, while warm lamps can pull out more of its gray, slightly smoky side. It makes a strong choice for a study, bedroom, laundry room, or built-in cabinetry when white walls feel too stark. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, and linen fabrics to keep the room from feeling overly cool. Dark green, navy, and charcoal accents also sit naturally beside this shade.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Uncertain Gray
- **Color code:** SW 6234
- **HEX:** #a9b0b1
- **RGB:** 169, 176, 177
- **LRV:** 41.64%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Living Well

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 187° Saturation: 4.52% Value: 69.41%
- **HSL:** hsl(188, 5, 68)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 4.52 Magenta: 0.56 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.59
- **YIQ:** Y: 174.021 I: -4.493 Q: -1.17
- **XYZ:** X: 39.821 Y: 42.66 Z: 47.719
- **CIE Lab:** L:71.323 a:-2.259 b:-1.36
- **CIE Luv:** L:71.323 u:-3.958 v:-1.628
- **Decimal:** 11120817
- **Hunter Lab:** 65.314, -5.472, 2.402

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Subway Tile](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-subway-tilereg-csp-585)
- [Benjamin Moore Gull Wing Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gull-wing-gray-2134-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Marina Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-marina-gray-1599)
- [Behr Tin Foil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tin-foil)
- [Sherwin Williams Morning Fog](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-fog-sw-6255)
- [Sherwin Williams Online](https://plan-home.com/color/online-sw-7072)
- [Benjamin Moore Boothbay Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-boothbay-gray-hc-165)
- [Behr Stargazer](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-stargazer)
- [Behr Flint Smoke](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flint-smoke)
- [Sherwin Williams Mineral](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-sw-9637)
- [Sherwin Williams Jubilee](https://plan-home.com/color/jubilee-sw-6248)
- [Sherwin Williams Stardew](https://plan-home.com/color/stardew-sw-9138)
- [Behr Meteor Shower](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-meteor-shower)
- [Benjamin Moore Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-slate-cw-700)
- [Sherwin Williams Gris](https://plan-home.com/color/gris-sw-7659)
- [Benjamin Moore Silent Night](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silent-night-1613)
- [Benjamin Moore Adagio](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-adagio-1593)
- [Behr Silverstone](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silverstone)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Online](https://plan-home.com/color/online-sw-7072)
- [Sherwin Williams Colonial Revival Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-revival-gray-sw-2832)
- [Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/samovar-silver-sw-6233)
- [Sherwin Williams Gray Screen](https://plan-home.com/color/gray-screen-sw-7071)
- [Sherwin Williams Evening Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/evening-shadow-sw-7662)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams African Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/african-gray-sw-9162)
- [Sherwin Williams Foggy Day](https://plan-home.com/color/foggy-day-sw-6235)
- [Sherwin Williams Breezy](https://plan-home.com/color/breezy-sw-7616)
- [Sherwin Williams Moody Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/moody-blue-sw-6221)
- [Sherwin Williams Delft](https://plan-home.com/color/delft-sw-9134)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-sw-6013)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw6234

## 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.