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Sherwin Williams Grayish (SW 6001) Paint Color


Color Name: Grayish (SW 6001)
Hex Color Code: #CFCAC7
RGB Color Code: RGB(207, 202, 199)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.4%, 3.9%, 18.8%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Grayish (SW 6001) color - its meaning and example


What color is Grayish (SW 6001)?

Grayish (SW 6001) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Grayish (SW 6001) is #CFCAC7, and the RGB color code is RGB(207, 202, 199).

In the RGB color model, Grayish (SW 6001) has a red value of 207, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.4% magenta, 3.9% yellow, and 18.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 7.7 % saturation, and 79.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Grayish (SW 6001) has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 3.9 % saturation and 81.2 % brightness/value.


Grayish (SW 6001) is cool or warm?

The color Grayish (SW 6001) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Grayish (SW 6001)?

Grayish (SW 6001) has an LRV of nearly 60. 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

Grayish (SW 6001)

Light Color


Compare LRV 60 of Grayish (SW 6001) 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 60 puts Sherwin Williams Grayish (SW 6001) 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


Grayish (SW 6001) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(207, 202, 199)
Red
207 (81.2%)
Green
202 (79.2%)
Blue
199 (78.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.42%
Yellow
3.86%
Key
18.82%

HSL

HSL(22.5deg, 7.7 %, 79.6 %)

Hue
22.5°
Saturation
7.69 %.
Lightness
79.61 %.

RYB

RYB(22, 48, 36)
Red
22 (8.6%)
Yellow
48 (18.9%)
Blue
36 (14.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
22.5°
Saturation
3.86 %.
Brightness / Value
81.18 %.

HWB

H: 22.5°

W: 78.04 %

B: 18.82 %

XYZ

X : 57.16

Y : 59.63

Z : 62.53

YXY

Y1 : 59.63

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 18.82%

M : 20.78%

Y : 21.96%


LRV

~ 59.6 %

Munsell Color System

0.7Y 8.0/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 81.64

A : 1.2

B : 2.1

CIE-Lch

L : 81.64

C : 2.42

H : 60.29

CIE-Luv

L : 81.64

U : 3.04

V : 2.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 77.22

A : -3

B : 6.04






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Grayish (SW 6001) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Grayish (SW 6001) (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.



#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#D3D3D3
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#D9D6CF
Timberwolf
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to Pantone PMS


#CFCDC9
PANTONE 2330 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#D0D0CE
PANTONE Cool Gray 2 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#D7D2CB
PANTONE Warm Gray 1 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#CBC4BC
PANTONE Warm Gray 2 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)


RAL Design


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to British Standard 4800


#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#D2D2D2
BS 02-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)





Paint similar to Grayish (SW 6001) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Grayish (SW 6001) (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


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to Sherwin Williams


#CFCAC7
Grayish (SW 6001)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#CBC9C9
Unique Gray (SW 6260)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#CAC9C6
Zircon (SW 7667)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#D0CEC9
Big Chill (SW 7648)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to PPG Paints


#D1CDCA
Free Reign (PPG1004-2)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#D2CFCC
Elusion (PPG1005-2)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#CDCCC9
Steely Gaze (PPG0996-2)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#D7D2D1
Balanced (PPG1003-2)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


Valspar


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to Valspar


#CEC7C4
Modest Silver (4002-1A)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#CFC9C8
Windy City (8005-12B)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#D2CFCD
Apollo (V124-2)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#D4D0CF
White Pepper (4001-1A)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to Benjamin Moore


#D3CCC7
Portland Gray (2109-60)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#CDCCCA
Cement Gray (2112-60)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#D6D2CD
Lilac Hush (CSP-490)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#D3CFD0
Violet Pearl (1451)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to Dunn-Edwards


#CAC7C4
Ice Gray (DEC 790)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#CBC5C6
Dangerous Robot (DE 6387)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#D1D0D1
Clouded Vision (DE 6380)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#C6C6C6
Silver Polish (DE 6374)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Grayish (SW 6001) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Grayish (SW 6001) to Behr


#CCC9C5
Graycloth (PPU26-09)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#CECBCB
Rock Crystal (MQ3-28)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#CAC2BD
Chicago Fog (N140-2)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#D1D1CF
White Metal (N520-1)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Grayish (SW 6001) - #CFCAC7 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


Grayish (SW 6001) - #CFCAC7 Color Images and Patterns


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#CFCAC7
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