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Sherwin Williams Gibraltar (SW 6257) Paint Color


Color Name: Gibraltar (SW 6257)
Hex Color Code: #626970
RGB Color Code: RGB(98, 105, 112)
CMYK Values*: 12.5%, 6.3%, 0.0%, 56.1%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Gibraltar (SW 6257) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gibraltar (SW 6257)?

Gibraltar (SW 6257) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gibraltar (SW 6257) is #626970, and the RGB color code is RGB(98, 105, 112).

In the RGB color model, Gibraltar (SW 6257) has a red value of 98, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 112. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.5% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 56.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 6.7 % saturation, and 41.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gibraltar (SW 6257) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation and 43.9 % brightness/value.


Gibraltar (SW 6257) is cool or warm?

The color Gibraltar (SW 6257) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Gibraltar (SW 6257)?

Gibraltar (SW 6257) has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Gibraltar (SW 6257)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Gibraltar (SW 6257) 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 14 puts Sherwin Williams Gibraltar (SW 6257) 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


Gibraltar (SW 6257) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(98, 105, 112)
Red
98 (38.4%)
Green
105 (41.2%)
Blue
112 (43.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
12.50%
Magenta
6.25%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
56.08%

HSL

HSL(210deg, 6.7 %, 41.2 %)

Hue
210°
Saturation
6.67 %.
Lightness
41.18 %.

RYB

RYB(92, 112, 128)
Red
92 (36.1%)
Yellow
112 (44.0%)
Blue
128 (50.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Brightness / Value
43.92 %.

HWB

H: 210°

W: 38.43 %

B: 56.08 %

XYZ

X : 13.01

Y : 13.87

Z : 17.32

YXY

Y1 : 13.87

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 61.57%

M : 58.82%

Y : 56.08%


LRV

~ 13.9 %

Munsell Color System

7B 4.2/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 44.05

A : -1.11

B : -4.84

CIE-Lch

L : 44.05

C : 4.97

H : 257.04

CIE-Luv

L : 44.05

U : -4.11

V : -6.37

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.24

A : -2.8

B : -1.51






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gibraltar (SW 6257) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Gibraltar (SW 6257) (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.



#696969
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ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to Pantone PMS


#63666A
PANTONE Cool Gray 10 C
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#5B6770
PANTONE 431 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#5B6166
PANTONE 10391 C
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#646667
PANTONE 4195 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to RAL Classic


#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 5.65 (94.3% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to British Standard 4800


#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)


RAL Design


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Gibraltar (SW 6257) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gibraltar (SW 6257) (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


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to Sherwin Williams


#626970
Gibraltar (SW 6257)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#656D73
Wall Street (SW 7665)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to Valspar




PPG Paints


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to PPG Paints


#5E686D
Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#5B6676
Blue Zephyr (PPG1042-6)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#6E7376
Improbable (PPG1011-5)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#5B5E61
Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to Benjamin Moore


#5A656C
Powell Gray (CW-665)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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Stormy Sky (1616)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
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Trout Gray (2124-20)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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Andes Summit (CSP-600)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to Behr


#59636A
Calligraphy (N490-6)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#5F6E77
Nypd (N480-6)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#676A6A
Imperial Gray (PPU26-02)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#6A6D6D
Dark Ash (770F-5)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gibraltar (SW 6257) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gibraltar (SW 6257) to Dunn-Edwards


#5B686F
Made of Steel (DET 593)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#62696B
Equinox (DET 616)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#646767
Pointed Rock (DE 6363)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)








Color Combinations


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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


Sherwin Williams Gibraltar (SW 6257) - #626970 Color Images and Patterns


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