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Sherwin Williams Gateway Gray (SW 7644) Paint Color


Color Name: Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
Hex Color Code: #B2AC9C
RGB Color Code: RGB(178, 172, 156)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.4%, 12.4%, 30.2%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Gateway Gray (SW 7644) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gateway Gray (SW 7644)?

Gateway Gray (SW 7644) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gateway Gray (SW 7644) is #B2AC9C, and the RGB color code is RGB(178, 172, 156).

In the RGB color model, Gateway Gray (SW 7644) has a red value of 178, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 12.4% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.6° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gateway Gray (SW 7644) has a hue of 43.6° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.


Gateway Gray (SW 7644) is cool or warm?

The color Gateway Gray (SW 7644) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Gateway Gray (SW 7644)?

Gateway Gray (SW 7644) has an LRV of nearly 41. 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

Gateway Gray (SW 7644)

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of Gateway Gray (SW 7644) 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 41 puts Sherwin Williams Gateway Gray (SW 7644) 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


Gateway Gray (SW 7644) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(178, 172, 156)
Red
178 (69.8%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.37%
Yellow
12.36%
Key
30.20%

HSL

HSL(43.64deg, 12.5 %, 65.5 %)

Hue
43.64°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Lightness
65.49 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 78, 58)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Yellow
78 (30.7%)
Blue
58 (22.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.64°
Saturation
12.36 %.
Brightness / Value
69.80 %.

HWB

H: 43.64°

W: 61.18 %

B: 30.20 %

XYZ

X : 39.11

Y : 41.37

Z : 37.38

YXY

Y1 : 41.37

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 30.20%

M : 32.55%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 41.4 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 6.9/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 70.43

A : -0.66

B : 8.99

CIE-Lch

L : 70.43

C : 9.01

H : 94.19

CIE-Luv

L : 70.43

U : 4.46

V : 12.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.32

A : -4.01

B : 10.57






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gateway Gray (SW 7644) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


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#B0A999
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ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


Gateway Gray (SW 7644) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gateway Gray (SW 7644) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
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ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.75 (92.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gateway Gray (SW 7644) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gateway Gray (SW 7644) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#B8B7A8
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ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A9A9A8
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ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Gateway Gray (SW 7644) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gateway Gray (SW 7644) (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


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#B2AC9C
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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#B2AB99
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ΔE - 0.87 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)


Valspar


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#B0A998
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ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)





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ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Gateway Gray (SW 7644) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gateway Gray (SW 7644) to PPG Paints


#B1AA9C
Sharkskin (PPG1025-4)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gateway Gray (SW 7644) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gateway Gray (SW 7644) to Dunn-Edwards


#B3AB98
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ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Gateway Gray (SW 7644) - #B2AC9C 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


Gateway Gray (SW 7644) - #B2AC9C Color Images and Patterns


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