Sherwin-Williams Grayish (SW 6001) records 59.69% LRV and 81.8 L*_HK lightness (#CFCAC7, RGB 207/202/199). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=81.64, a*=1.19, b*=2.11, C*=2.42, h°=60.6°) place SW 6001 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Grayish (SW 6001) are Behr Graycloth (PPU26-09, ΔE=1.34) and Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665, ΔE=1.13).
Sherwin-Williams Grayish (SW 6001, #CFCAC7) 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) | Grayish (SW 6001) | #CFCAC7 | 59.69% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Graycloth (PPU26-09) | #CCC9C5 | 59% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.34 (97.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Soft Lilac (N140-1A) | #D6D0CC | 64% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.59 (96.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Angelica (AF-665) | #D4CECB | 62.52% | Warm Gold-Beige | ΔE 1.13 (97.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Portland Gray (2109-60) | #D3CCC7 | 61.24% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.30 (97.3%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.34 equivalent for SW 6001: Graycloth (PPU26-09) delivers identical 59% reflectance to SW 6001 with matched C*=2.38 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.59 equivalent for SW 6001: Soft Lilac (N140-1A) delivers +4.3 LRV points lighter than Grayish (SW 6001) with +0.61 higher C*=3.03 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.67 equivalent for SW 6001: Rock Crystal (MQ3-28) delivers identical 60% reflectance to SW 6001 with -1.33 softer C*=1.09 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.13 equivalent for SW 6001: Angelica (AF-665) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Grayish (SW 6001) with matched C*=2.7 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.3 equivalent for SW 6001: Portland Gray (2109-60) delivers +1.6 LRV points lighter than Grayish (SW 6001) with +1.27 higher C*=3.69 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.98 equivalent for SW 6001: Cement Gray (2112-60) delivers identical 60.45% reflectance to SW 6001 with -1.31 softer C*=1.11 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Grayish (#CFCAC7, LRV 59.69%).
Grayish (SW 6001, b*=2.11) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Grayish (59.69% LRV)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6001 (2700K shifts to #EBC3A9)
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Code SW 6001 (Grayish) reflects 59.69% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Grayish (SW 6001) registers J'=84.0, a'=0.75, and b'=1.46 with HSL (22°, 8%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 81.8 L*_HK. Because SW 6001 carries a*=1.19 red-green and b*=2.11 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.42, Grayish projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6001 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Grayish (SW 6001) holds its native #D6C9BF swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6001 adapts to #DCC7B6; at 3500K halogen, Grayish transitions to #E1C6B1; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6001 warms to #E7C5AC; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Grayish (SW 6001) settles at #EBC3A9.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Grayish (SW 6001, #CFCAC7), Behr Graycloth (PPU26-09, #CCC9C5, LRV 59%) scores ΔE2000=1.34 and CAM16=1.07, followed by Soft Lilac (N140-1A, ΔE=1.59). In Benjamin Moore, Angelica (AF-665, #D4CECB, LRV 62.52%) achieves ΔE2000=1.13 ahead of Portland Gray (2109-60, ΔE=1.3). Coordinate SW 6001 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Snowbound (SW 7004) trim, Downy (SW 7002) hallways, and Arcade White (SW 7100) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Grayish.
Sherwin-Williams Grayish (SW 6001) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 59.69% (#CFCAC7) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 81.8 L*_HK.
At 59.69% reflectance, Grayish (SW 6001) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=81.64) to hold its #CFCAC7 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=81.64, a*=1.19, b*=2.11) classifies Sherwin-Williams Grayish (SW 6001) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=2.42 chroma and h°=60.6° hue.
Pair Grayish (SW 6001) with North & East Windows for SW 6001 (59.69% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Grayish (59.69% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6001 shifts from #CFCAC7 toward #EBC3A9.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Grayish (SW 6001, #CFCAC7) are Behr Graycloth (PPU26-09, #CCC9C5) at ΔE2000=1.34 and Benjamin Moore Angelica (AF-665, #D4CECB) at ΔE2000=1.13.
Both PPU26-09 and AF-665 matches are verified against Grayish (SW 6001) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Grayish (SW 6001, LRV 59.69%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Snowbound (SW 7004, #EDEAE5, LRV 82.58%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Snowbound (SW 7004) with Grayish (SW 6001) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.