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Large windows bring bright natural light onto a white linen sofa and natural wood accents in a room painted SW 2850 (Hex #B6B7B0).
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Chelsea Gray SW 2850

Sherwin-Williams
LRV 46.86

Sherwin-Williams Chelsea Gray is a versatile, mid-tone gray with warm greige and subtle green undertones. This sophisticated historic neutral bridges the gap between warm and cool, making it ideal for elegant living rooms, bedrooms, and timeless exteriors.

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Paint Technical Profile

Color ID / SKU SW 2850
HEX Code #B6B7B0
Light Reflectance (LRV) 46.86
Temperature Warm
Primary Undertone Greige
Hidden Undertones Green, Beige
Use Interior, Exterior
Best Exposures South, West
Best For Living rooms, bedrooms, exteriors, kitchen cabinets

Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.

A split digital conceptual board displaying a Sherwin-Williams Chelsea Gray living room above tactile bleached oak and geometric fabric material samples.

Digital visualization: This warm gray hue applied to living room walls, paired with bleached oak and geometric textiles.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright, airy natural light from skylights.
  • Trim Color:SW High Reflective White (SW 7757,
  • Textiles:Charcoal and cream geometric pillows
  • Wood Tones:Bleached oak coffee table
  • Vibe:Modern transitional

Complementary Paint Colors

High Reflective White Sherwin-Williams • SW 7757
A two-part digital board presenting a warm gray bedroom on top and a textured bottom section showcasing charcoal linen and matte black metal.

Concept board: A sophisticated neutral bedroom scheme featuring warm gray walls and a charcoal linen upholstered bed.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Warm morning sunlight casting long shadows.
  • Bed Frame:Upholstered charcoal linen bed
  • Window Treatments:Heavy cream linen drapes
  • Accents:Matte black sconces
  • Coordinating Color:SW Iron Ore (SW 7069,

Complementary Paint Colors

Iron Ore Sherwin-Williams • SW 7069
A composite layout featuring a medium gray exterior facade above a flat-lay of weathered wood shingles and copper fragments.

Digital color test: Visualizing a medium gray tone on Hardie board lap siding accented by elegant copper gutters.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Overcast, flat natural daylight.
  • Siding Material:Hardie board lap siding
  • Trim And Fascia:SW Dover White (SW 6385,
  • Roofing:Weathered wood architectural shingles
  • Accents:Copper gutters

Complementary Paint Colors

Dover White Sherwin-Williams • SW 6385
A split conceptual visualization showing warm gray kitchen cabinets on top, grounded by physical white quartz, Carrara marble, and brushed nickel samples below.

Material palette: Testing this classic gray on shaker cabinetry against pure white quartz counters and Carrara marble.

Design Specifications

  • Lighting Exposure:Bright recessed LED lighting mixed with daylight.
  • Countertops:Pure white quartz
  • Backsplash:Carrara marble subway tile
  • Hardware:Brushed nickel pulls
  • Wall Color:SW Snowbound (SW 7004,

Complementary Paint Colors

Snowbound Sherwin-Williams • SW 7004

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