Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray (SW 6205) records 53.59% LRV and 78.6 L*_HK lightness (#BEC3BB, RGB 190/195/187). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=78.21, a*=-3.2, b*=3.41, C*=4.68, h°=133.2°) place SW 6205 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Comfort Gray (SW 6205) are Behr Rhino (710E-3, ΔE=0.54) and Benjamin Moore Tranquility (AF-490, ΔE=1.33).
Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray (SW 6205, #BEC3BB) 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) | Comfort Gray (SW 6205) | #BEC3BB | 53.59% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Rhino (710E-3) | #BDC2B9 | 53% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.54 (98.9%) |
| Behr #2 | Celadon (T16-11) | #BAC0B8 | 52% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.95 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Tranquility (AF-490) | #BBC3BB | 53.19% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.33 (97.2%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Picnic Basket (CSP-730) | #BBC3BB | 53.19% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.33 (97.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.54 match for SW 6205: Rhino (710E-3) delivers identical 53% reflectance to SW 6205 with +0.5 higher C*=5.18 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.95 match for SW 6205: Celadon (T16-11) delivers -1.6 LRV points deeper than Comfort Gray (SW 6205) with matched C*=4.85 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.42 equivalent for SW 6205: Engagement Silver (PPU25-14) delivers +1.4 LRV points lighter than Comfort Gray (SW 6205) with -1.14 softer C*=3.54 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for SW 6205: Tranquility (AF-490) delivers identical 53.19% reflectance to SW 6205 with +0.55 higher C*=5.23 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for SW 6205: Picnic Basket (CSP-730) delivers identical 53.19% reflectance to SW 6205 with +0.55 higher C*=5.23 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.74 equivalent for SW 6205: Silver Marlin (2139-50) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Comfort Gray (SW 6205) with matched C*=4.77 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Comfort Gray (#BEC3BB, LRV 53.59%).
Comfort Gray (SW 6205, b*=3.41) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6205 (#BEC3BB)
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6205 (2700K shifts to #DABD9E)
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Code SW 6205 (Comfort Gray) reflects 53.59% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray (SW 6205) registers J'=80.7, a'=-4.09, and b'=2.75 with HSL (97°, 6%, 75%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 78.6 L*_HK. Because SW 6205 carries a*=-3.2 red-green and b*=3.41 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=4.68, Comfort Gray projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6205 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Comfort Gray (SW 6205) holds its native #C5C2B3 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6205 adapts to #CBC0AB; at 3500K halogen, Comfort Gray transitions to #D0BFA6; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6205 warms to #D6BEA1; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Comfort Gray (SW 6205) settles at #DABD9E.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray (SW 6205, #BEC3BB), Behr Rhino (710E-3, #BDC2B9, LRV 53%) scores ΔE2000=0.54 and CAM16=0.55, followed by Celadon (T16-11, ΔE=0.95). In Benjamin Moore, Tranquility (AF-490, #BBC3BB, LRV 53.19%) achieves ΔE2000=1.33 ahead of Picnic Basket (CSP-730, ΔE=1.33). Coordinate SW 6205 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Extra White (SW 7006) trim, Green Trance (SW 6462) hallways, and Pure White (SW 7005) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray.
Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray (SW 6205) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 53.59% (#BEC3BB) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 78.6 L*_HK.
At 53.59% reflectance, Comfort Gray (SW 6205) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=78.21) to hold its #BEC3BB color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=78.21, a*=-3.2, b*=3.41) classifies Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray (SW 6205) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=4.68 chroma and h°=133.2° hue.
Pair Comfort Gray (SW 6205) with North & East Windows for SW 6205 (53.59% LRV) and Wire-Brushed European Oak & Travertine with SW 6205 (#BEC3BB). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6205 shifts from #BEC3BB toward #DABD9E.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray (SW 6205, #BEC3BB) are Behr Rhino (710E-3, #BDC2B9) at ΔE2000=0.54 and Benjamin Moore Tranquility (AF-490, #BBC3BB) at ΔE2000=1.33.
Both 710E-3 and AF-490 matches are verified against Comfort Gray (SW 6205) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Comfort Gray (SW 6205, LRV 53.59%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Extra White (SW 7006, #EEEFEA, LRV 85.89%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Extra White (SW 7006) with Comfort Gray (SW 6205) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.