Sherwin Williams Earl Grey (SW 7660) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Earl Grey (SW 7660) |
| Hex Color Code: | #969A96 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(150, 154, 150) |
| CMYK Values*: | 2.6%, 0.0%, 2.6%, 39.6% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral Gray Green |
What color is Earl Grey (SW 7660)?
Earl Grey (SW 7660) color belongs to the Neutral Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Earl Grey (SW 7660) is #969A96, and the RGB color code is RGB(150, 154, 150).
In the RGB color model, Earl Grey (SW 7660) has a red value of 150, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 2.6% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 120° (degrees), 1.9 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Earl Grey (SW 7660) has a hue of 120° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.
Earl Grey (SW 7660) is cool or warm?
The color Earl Grey (SW 7660) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Earl Grey (SW 7660)?
Earl Grey (SW 7660) 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
Earl Grey (SW 7660)
Light Color
Compare LRV 32 of Earl Grey (SW 7660) 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 Earl Grey (SW 7660) 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
Earl Grey (SW 7660) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(150, 154, 150)
Red
150 (58.8%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
2.60%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
2.60%
Key
39.61%
HSL
HSL(120deg, 1.9 %, 59.6 %)
Hue
120°
Saturation
1.94 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.
RYB
RYB(52, 83, 78)
Red
52 (20.5%)
Yellow
83 (32.4%)
Blue
78 (30.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
120°
Saturation
2.60 %.
Brightness / Value
60.39 %.
HWB
H: 120°
W: 58.82 %
B: 39.61 %
XYZ
X : 29.64
Y : 31.8
Z : 33.43
YXY
Y1 : 31.8
X : 0.31
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 41.18%
M : 39.61%
Y : 41.18%
LRV
~ 31.8 %
Munsell Color System
9.9GY 6.2/0.6
CIE-Lab
L : 63.17
A : -2.21
B : 1.59
CIE-Lch
L : 63.17
C : 2.72
H : 144.38
CIE-Luv
L : 63.17
U : -2.05
V : 2.64
Hunter-Lab
L : 56.39
A : -4.86
B : 4.32
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Pantone PMS
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
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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
Earl Grey (SW 7660) - #969A96 Color Images and Patterns
