Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197) is a light, refreshing green-gray that offers a calm and majestic mood. With its cooling green notes, it acts as a soft, versatile neutral that beautifully elevates bedrooms, bathrooms, and open-concept living spaces.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 6197 |
| HEX Code | #C9C9C0 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 58 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, hallways, whole-house neutral |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: A serene light gray hue applied to bedroom walls, enhanced by bleached oak floors and a rattan headboard.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Gentle morning light
- Trim Recommendation:Sherwin-Williams High Reflective White
- Flooring:Bleached oak
- Key Materials:Washed cotton, rattan
Complementary Paint Colors
Color test: Upper bathroom walls coated in a crisp cool gray, contrasting with white subway tile and matte black fixtures.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright clear daylight
- Hardware Finishes:Matte black
- Tile:White subway
- Styling Pro Tips:Eucalyptus branches in glass vase
Concept board: A versatile light gray wall color providing a neutral backdrop for medium oak floors and a leather sofa.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm afternoon sunbeams
- Coordinating Color:Sherwin-Williams Evergreen Fog
- Flooring:Medium oak
- Key Materials:Leather, woven wool rugs
Complementary Paint Colors
Material palette: Soft gray upper walls paired elegantly with crisp white wainscoting and brass picture frames in a modern classic hallway.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft overhead recessed lighting
- Trim Recommendation:Sherwin-Williams Pure White
- Architectural Style:Modern classic with wainscoting
- Key Materials:Brass picture frames
Complementary Paint Colors
Space visualization: An airy open-concept interior grounded by a subtle gray-green neutral, complementing light ash wood and linen upholstery.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Even diffused daylight
- Coordinating Color:Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore
- Flooring:Light ash wood
- Key Materials:Linen upholstery, ceramic vases
Complementary Paint Colors
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