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)?
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
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Pantone PMS
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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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
Essential Gray (SW 6002) - #BCB8B6 Color Images and Patterns
