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Sherwin Williams Acier (SW 9170) Paint Color


Color Name: Acier (SW 9170)
Hex Color Code: #9E9991
RGB Color Code: RGB(158, 153, 145)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.2%, 8.2%, 38.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Acier (SW 9170) color - its meaning and example


What color is Acier (SW 9170)?

Acier (SW 9170) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Acier (SW 9170) is #9E9991, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 153, 145).

In the RGB color model, Acier (SW 9170) has a red value of 158, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 145. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 8.2% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.9° (degrees), 6.3 % saturation, and 59.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Acier (SW 9170) has a hue of 36.9° (degrees), 8.2 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.


Acier (SW 9170) is cool or warm?

The color Acier (SW 9170) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Acier (SW 9170)?

Acier (SW 9170) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Acier (SW 9170)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Acier (SW 9170) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 32 puts Sherwin Williams Acier (SW 9170) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Acier (SW 9170) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 153, 145)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
145 (56.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.16%
Yellow
8.23%
Key
38.04%

HSL

HSL(36.92deg, 6.3 %, 59.4 %)

Hue
36.92°
Saturation
6.28 %.
Lightness
59.41 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 84, 75)
Red
55 (21.6%)
Yellow
84 (33.1%)
Blue
75 (29.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.92°
Saturation
8.23 %.
Brightness / Value
61.96 %.

HWB

H: 36.92°

W: 56.86 %

B: 38.04 %

XYZ

X : 30.6

Y : 32.1

Z : 31.37

YXY

Y1 : 32.1

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 40.00%

Y : 43.14%


LRV

~ 32.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.5Y 6.2/0.8

CIE-Lab

L : 63.42

A : 0.36

B : 4.84

CIE-Lch

L : 63.42

C : 4.85

H : 85.74

CIE-Luv

L : 63.42

U : 3.39

V : 6.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.65

A : -2.72

B : 6.83






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Acier (SW 9170) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Acier (SW 9170) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)
#A99A86
Grullo
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to RAL Classic


#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#979392
RAL 7036 - Platinum Gray
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to Pantone PMS


#ACA39A
PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#95908D
PANTONE 8040 C
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#ADA79E
PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#999999
PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to British Standard 4800


#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Acier (SW 9170) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Acier (SW 9170) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to Valspar


#9B9893
Stone Age (M102)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#A8A298
Graceful Gray (8006-2E)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A1A09B
Hazy Stratus (4004-1C)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#9A9B97
Still Life in Gray (V120-2)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to Dunn-Edwards


#9E9589
Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to Benjamin Moore


#A59A8D
Ashley Gray (HC-87)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#A8A295
Rockport Gray (HC-105)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#999492
Soho Loft (CSP-10)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#A09E9D
Sterling Silver (1461)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to Sherwin Williams


#A0A09A
Stamped Concrete (SW 7655)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#A8A093
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#959491
Summit Gray (SW 7669)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#A6A397
Downing Stone (SW 2821)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Behr


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to Behr


#9A9997
Dolphin Gray (HDC-NT-10A)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#969795
Shark Fin (PPU24-19)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#949492
Anonymous (780F-5)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#A5988A
Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Acier (SW 9170) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Acier (SW 9170) to PPG Paints


#969794
Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#9F9F9D
Burnished Blade (PPG0995-5)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#92928F
Cloudy Slate (PPG0996-4)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Acier (SW 9170) - #9E9991 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Acier (SW 9170) - #9E9991 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#9E9991
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