Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Essential Gray (SW 6002) |
| Hex Color Code: | #BCB8B6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(188, 184, 182) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 2.1%, 3.2%, 26.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Essential Gray (SW 6002)?
Essential Gray (SW 6002) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Essential Gray (SW 6002) is #BCB8B6, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 184, 182).
In the RGB color model, Essential Gray (SW 6002) has a red value of 188, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 3.2% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Essential Gray (SW 6002) has a hue of 20° (degrees), 3.2 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.
Essential Gray (SW 6002) is cool or warm?
The color Essential Gray (SW 6002) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Essential Gray (SW 6002)? (For interior and product design)
Essential Gray (SW 6002) has an LRV of nearly 48. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Essential Gray (SW 6002)
Light Color
Compare LRV 48 of Essential Gray (SW 6002) 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 48 puts Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) paint color in the
medium 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
Essential Gray (SW 6002) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(188, 184, 182)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
182 (71.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.13%
Yellow
3.19%
Key
26.27%
HSL
HSL(20deg, 4.3 %, 72.5 %)
Hue
20°
Saturation
4.29 %.
Lightness
72.55 %.
RYB
RYB(32, 60, 50)
Red
32 (12.5%)
Yellow
60 (23.5%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
20°
Saturation
3.19 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.
HWB
H: 20°
W: 71.37 %
B: 26.27 %
XYZ
X : 46.32
Y : 48.35
Z : 51.15
YXY
Y1 : 48.35
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 26.27%
M : 27.84%
Y : 28.63%
LRV
~ 48.3 %
Munsell Color System
9.6YR 7.4/0.3
CIE-Lab
L : 75.04
A : 1.04
B : 1.5
CIE-Lch
L : 75.04
C : 1.83
H : 55.19
CIE-Luv
L : 75.04
U : 2.41
V : 2.04
Hunter-Lab
L : 69.53
A : -2.77
B : 5.06
Similar Colors and Paints
Named colors similar to Essential Gray (SW 6002) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)
Here are the colors similar to Essential Gray (SW 6002) (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.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone TCX
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Pantone TCX
RAL Design
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to RAL Design
British Standard 4800
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to British Standard 4800
Pantone PMS
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Pantone PMS
RAL Classic
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to RAL Classic
Paint similar to Essential Gray (SW 6002) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)
Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Essential Gray (SW 6002) (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.
Sherwin Williams
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Sherwin Williams
Behr
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Behr
PPG Paints
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to PPG Paints
Valspar
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Dunn-Edwards
Color Combinations
View more Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) - #BCB8B6 color palettes and coordinating colors
716B68
8B8481
A49E9B
BCB8B6
D4D2D1
EDECEB
FFFFFF
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.
BCB6BA
BCB6B7
BCB8B6
BCBBB6
BABCB6
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.
BCB8B6
B6BCB8
B8B6BC
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
BCB8B6
B7BCB6
B6BABC
BBB6BC
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
BCB8B6
C2BFBD
C9C6C4
D0CDCB
D6D4D3
DDDBDA
E4E2E1
EAE9E9
F1F0F0
F8F7F7
FFFFFF
BCB8B6
A9A5A3
969391
83807F
706E6D
5E5C5B
4B4948
383736
252424
121212
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
BCB8B6
Essential Gray (SW 6002)
B6BABC
Medium Gray*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) - #BCB8B6?
Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) - #BCB8B6 is #B6BABC,
color name is Medium Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) - #BCB8B6?
Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) - #BCB8B6 is #B6BABC,
color name is Medium Gray*.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) - #BCB8B6 Color Images and Patterns
