Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197) records 58.06% LRV and 81.1 L*_HK lightness (#C9C9C0, RGB 201/201/192). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=80.74, a*=-1.61, b*=4.49, C*=4.77, h°=109.7°) place SW 6197 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Aloof Gray (SW 6197) are Behr Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12, ΔE=0.5) and Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170, ΔE=1.48).
Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197, #C9C9C0) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Aloof Gray (SW 6197) | #C9C9C0 | 58.06% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) | #CAC9C0 | 58% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.50 (99%) |
| Behr #2 | Silver Marlin (N360-2) | #C8C8C0 | 57% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.51 (98.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Stonington Gray (HC-170) | #CACBC5 | 59.34% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.48 (96.9%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Silver Song (1557) | #C2C3B9 | 54.07% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.76 (96.3%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.5 match for SW 6197: Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12) delivers identical 58% reflectance to SW 6197 with matched C*=4.78 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.51 match for SW 6197: Silver Marlin (N360-2) delivers -1.1 LRV points deeper than Aloof Gray (SW 6197) with -0.52 softer C*=4.25 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.93 match for SW 6197: Paving Stones (PPF-16) delivers +1.9 LRV points lighter than Aloof Gray (SW 6197) with -0.52 softer C*=4.25 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.48 equivalent for SW 6197: Stonington Gray (HC-170) delivers +1.3 LRV points lighter than Aloof Gray (SW 6197) with -1.56 softer C*=3.21 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.76 equivalent for SW 6197: Silver Song (1557) delivers -4 LRV points deeper than Aloof Gray (SW 6197) with +0.58 higher C*=5.35 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.9 equivalent for SW 6197: Rodeo (1534) delivers +3 LRV points lighter than Aloof Gray (SW 6197) with +1.14 higher C*=5.91 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Aloof Gray (#C9C9C0, LRV 58.06%).
Aloof Gray (SW 6197, b*=4.49) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Aloof Gray (SW 6197)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6197 (2700K shifts to #E5C2A2)
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Code SW 6197 (Aloof Gray) reflects 58.06% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197) registers J'=83.1, a'=-2.01, and b'=3.49 with HSL (60°, 8%, 77%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.1 L*_HK. Because SW 6197 carries a*=-1.61 red-green and b*=4.49 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.77, Aloof Gray projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6197 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Aloof Gray (SW 6197) holds its native #D0C8B8 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6197 adapts to #D6C6B0; at 3500K halogen, Aloof Gray transitions to #DBC5AA; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6197 warms to #E1C4A6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Aloof Gray (SW 6197) settles at #E5C2A2.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197, #C9C9C0), Behr Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12, #CAC9C0, LRV 58%) scores ΔE2000=0.5 and CAM16=0.42, followed by Silver Marlin (N360-2, ΔE=0.51). In Benjamin Moore, Stonington Gray (HC-170, #CACBC5, LRV 59.34%) achieves ΔE2000=1.48 ahead of Silver Song (1557, ΔE=1.76). Coordinate SW 6197 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Futon (SW 7101) hallways, and White Flour (SW 7102) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray.
Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 58.06% (#C9C9C0) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.1 L*_HK.
At 58.06% reflectance, Aloof Gray (SW 6197) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=80.74) to hold its #C9C9C0 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=80.74, a*=-1.61, b*=4.49) classifies Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.77 chroma and h°=109.7° hue.
Pair Aloof Gray (SW 6197) with North & East Windows for SW 6197 (58.06% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Limestone alongside Aloof Gray (SW 6197). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6197 shifts from #C9C9C0 toward #E5C2A2.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197, #C9C9C0) are Behr Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12, #CAC9C0) at ΔE2000=0.5 and Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray (HC-170, #CACBC5) at ΔE2000=1.48.
Both PPU24-12 and HC-170 matches are verified against Aloof Gray (SW 6197) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197, LRV 58.06%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Aloof Gray (SW 6197) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.