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Sherwin Williams Hammered Silver (SW 2840) Paint Color


Color Name: Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
Hex Color Code: #978A7F
RGB Color Code: RGB(151, 138, 127)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.6%, 15.9%, 40.8%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Hammered Silver (SW 2840) color - its meaning and example


What color is Hammered Silver (SW 2840)?

Hammered Silver (SW 2840) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Hammered Silver (SW 2840) is #978A7F, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 138, 127).

In the RGB color model, Hammered Silver (SW 2840) has a red value of 151, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.6% magenta, 15.9% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.5° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Hammered Silver (SW 2840) has a hue of 27.5° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) is cool or warm?

The color Hammered Silver (SW 2840) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Hammered Silver (SW 2840)?

Hammered Silver (SW 2840) has an LRV of nearly 26. 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

Hammered Silver (SW 2840)

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) 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 26 puts Sherwin Williams Hammered Silver (SW 2840) 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


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(151, 138, 127)
Red
151 (59.2%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.61%
Yellow
15.89%
Key
40.78%

HSL

HSL(27.5deg, 10.3 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
27.5°
Saturation
10.34 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 95, 83)
Red
69 (27.2%)
Yellow
95 (37.1%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.5°
Saturation
15.89 %.
Brightness / Value
59.22 %.

HWB

H: 27.5°

W: 49.80 %

B: 40.78 %

XYZ

X : 25.68

Y : 26.29

Z : 23.8

YXY

Y1 : 26.29

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 40.78%

M : 45.88%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 26.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.1Y 5.7/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 58.31

A : 2.94

B : 7.65

CIE-Lch

L : 58.31

C : 8.19

H : 68.94

CIE-Luv

L : 58.31

U : 8.49

V : 9.95

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.27

A : -0.32

B : 8.37






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Hammered Silver (SW 2840) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Hammered Silver (SW 2840) (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.



#9A8678
Almond Frost
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
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Grullo
ΔE - 6.45 (93.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to Pantone PMS


#98897B
PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#968C83
PANTONE Warm Gray 7 C
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
#9A887B
PANTONE 8020 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#8C8279
PANTONE Warm Gray 8 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


RAL Design


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.73 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to RAL Classic


#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)





Paint similar to Hammered Silver (SW 2840) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Hammered Silver (SW 2840) (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


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to Sherwin Williams


#978A7F
Hammered Silver (SW 2840)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#988F85
Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#9C8A79
Tavern Taupe (SW 7508)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#A08E7E
Cocoa Whip (SW 9084)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to PPG Paints


#9C8F83
Nut Shell (PPG14-02)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#91857C
Wild Wilderness (PPG1019-5)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#9D8C7C
Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#968379
Ranch Mink (PPG1075-5)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to Behr


#938577
Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#968374
Dry Brown (N230-5)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#928C87
Creek Bend (790F-4)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#9D8675
Earthnut (PPU5-16)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to Benjamin Moore


#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#9E8C7C
Ticonderoga Taupe (992)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#9F8E84
Studio Clay (CSP-380)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#908980
Castle Gate (CSP-75)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to Valspar


#9E8C80
Ancient Wonder (M112)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#958F88
Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#9E8F7B
Stone Terrace (V135-5)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Hammered Silver (SW 2840) to Dunn-Edwards


#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#9E9589
Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#A49688
Sorrel Felt (DET 624)
ΔE - 4.21 (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


Hammered Silver (SW 2840) - #978A7F Color Images and Patterns


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