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Sherwin Williams Gray Area (SW 7052) Paint Color


Color Name: Gray Area (SW 7052)
Hex Color Code: #AFA696
RGB Color Code: RGB(175, 166, 150)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.1%, 14.3%, 31.4%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Gray Area (SW 7052) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gray Area (SW 7052)?

Gray Area (SW 7052) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gray Area (SW 7052) is #AFA696, and the RGB color code is RGB(175, 166, 150).

In the RGB color model, Gray Area (SW 7052) has a red value of 175, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 14.3% yellow, and 31.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 13.5 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gray Area (SW 7052) has a hue of 38.4° (degrees), 14.3 % saturation and 68.6 % brightness/value.


Gray Area (SW 7052) is cool or warm?

The color Gray Area (SW 7052) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Gray Area (SW 7052)?

Gray Area (SW 7052) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

Gray Area (SW 7052)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Gray Area (SW 7052) 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 39 puts Sherwin Williams Gray Area (SW 7052) 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


Gray Area (SW 7052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(175, 166, 150)
Red
175 (68.6%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.14%
Yellow
14.29%
Key
31.37%

HSL

HSL(38.4deg, 13.5 %, 63.7 %)

Hue
38.4°
Saturation
13.51 %.
Lightness
63.73 %.

RYB

RYB(48, 81, 62)
Red
48 (18.7%)
Yellow
81 (32.0%)
Blue
62 (24.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.4°
Saturation
14.29 %.
Brightness / Value
68.63 %.

HWB

H: 38.4°

W: 58.82 %

B: 31.37 %

XYZ

X : 36.82

Y : 38.59

Z : 34.36

YXY

Y1 : 38.59

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 31.37%

M : 34.90%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 38.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.4Y 6.7/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 68.45

A : 0.47

B : 9.44

CIE-Lch

L : 68.45

C : 9.45

H : 87.13

CIE-Luv

L : 68.45

U : 6.3

V : 13.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.12

A : -2.91

B : 10.69






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gray Area (SW 7052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Gray Area (SW 7052) (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.



#B0A999
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ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to Pantone PMS


#AA9F8E
PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 7.57 (92.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 7.90 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Gray Area (SW 7052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gray Area (SW 7052) (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


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to Sherwin Williams


#AFA696
Gray Area (SW 7052)
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ΔE - 0.54 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Behr


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to Behr


#AEA494
Smoked Tan (HDC-NT-14)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 0.75 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to Benjamin Moore


#AAA393
Chateau (CSP-140)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
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Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)





Valspar


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to Valspar


#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#B5A893
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to PPG Paints


#B1AA9C
Sharkskin (PPG1025-4)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#B5AB9C
Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#B1A89C
Fieldstone (PPG1000-3)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#AAA492
Aldabra (PPG14-28)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gray Area (SW 7052) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gray Area (SW 7052) to Dunn-Edwards


#B3AB98
Shaggy Barked (DEC 771)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
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Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Gray Area (SW 7052) - #AFA696 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


Sherwin Williams Gray Area (SW 7052) - #AFA696 Color Images and Patterns


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