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Sherwin Williams Light French Gray (SW 0055) Paint Color


Color Name: Light French Gray (SW 0055)
Hex Color Code: #C2C0BB
RGB Color Code: RGB(194, 192, 187)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.0%, 3.6%, 23.9%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Gray





About Light French Gray (SW 0055) color - its meaning and example


What color is Light French Gray (SW 0055)?

Light French Gray (SW 0055) color belongs to the Neutral Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light French Gray (SW 0055) is #C2C0BB, and the RGB color code is RGB(194, 192, 187).

In the RGB color model, Light French Gray (SW 0055) has a red value of 194, a green value of 192, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.0% magenta, 3.6% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 5.4 % saturation, and 74.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light French Gray (SW 0055) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 3.6 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.


Light French Gray (SW 0055) is cool or warm?

The color Light French Gray (SW 0055) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Light French Gray (SW 0055)?

Light French Gray (SW 0055) has an LRV of nearly 53. 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

Light French Gray (SW 0055)

Light Color


Compare LRV 53 of Light French Gray (SW 0055) 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 53 puts Sherwin Williams Light French Gray (SW 0055) 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


Light French Gray (SW 0055) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(194, 192, 187)
Red
194 (76.1%)
Green
192 (75.3%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.03%
Yellow
3.61%
Key
23.92%

HSL

HSL(42.86deg, 5.4 %, 74.7 %)

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
5.43 %.
Lightness
74.71 %.

RYB

RYB(28, 57, 45)
Red
28 (10.8%)
Yellow
57 (22.4%)
Blue
45 (17.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
3.61 %.
Brightness / Value
76.08 %.

HWB

H: 42.86°

W: 73.33 %

B: 23.92 %

XYZ

X : 50.07

Y : 52.76

Z : 54.56

YXY

Y1 : 52.76

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 23.92%

M : 24.71%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 52.8 %

Munsell Color System

0.3GY 7.6/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 77.73

A : -0.2

B : 2.75

CIE-Lch

L : 77.73

C : 2.76

H : 94.25

CIE-Luv

L : 77.73

U : 1.43

V : 4.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.63

A : -4.07

B : 6.31






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light French Gray (SW 0055) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Light French Gray (SW 0055) (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.



#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to Pantone PMS


#C4BFB6
PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C3C5C4
PANTONE 10102 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#CBC4BC
PANTONE Warm Gray 2 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#CCC8BF
PANTONE 9083 C
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to British Standard 4800


#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Light French Gray (SW 0055) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light French Gray (SW 0055) (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


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to Sherwin Williams


#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 0.26 (99.7% similar)
#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#CAC9C6
Zircon (SW 7667)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to Benjamin Moore


#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 0.26 (99.7% similar)
#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#CACAC8
Metro Gray (1459)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to Dunn-Edwards


#C3C0BB
Gray Pearl (DEC 795)
ΔE - 0.53 (99.5% similar)
#C7C7C2
Dolphin Tales (DET 600)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#CAC7C4
Ice Gray (DEC 790)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#C6C6C6
Silver Polish (DE 6374)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)





Behr


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to Behr


#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 1.06 (98.9% similar)
#BDBEB9
Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#C5C5C3
Silver Bullet (N520-2)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#CCC9C5
Graycloth (PPU26-09)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to PPG Paints


#C7C6C2
Silver Band (PPG0995-3)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#C2BDBA
Gray Shadows (PPG1005-3)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


Light French Gray (SW 0055) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Light French Gray (SW 0055) to Valspar


#C0C2C2
Rocky Shelter (8006-11C)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#CACACA
Gray Morn (8006-11B)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#CEC7C4
Modest Silver (4002-1A)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#C3C6C7
Gravity (4005-1B)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Light French Gray (SW 0055) - #C2C0BB 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


Light French Gray (SW 0055) - #C2C0BB Color Images and Patterns


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