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Sherwin Williams Ponder (SW 7079) Paint Color


Color Name: Ponder (SW 7079)
Hex Color Code: #BCB6B6
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 182, 182)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.2%, 3.2%, 26.3%





About Ponder (SW 7079) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ponder (SW 7079)?

Ponder (SW 7079) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ponder (SW 7079) is #BCB6B6, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 182, 182).

In the RGB color model, Ponder (SW 7079) has a red value of 188, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 3.2% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ponder (SW 7079) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 3.2 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.


Ponder (SW 7079) is cool or warm?

The color Ponder (SW 7079) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Ponder (SW 7079)?

Ponder (SW 7079) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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

Ponder (SW 7079)

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of Ponder (SW 7079) 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 48 puts Sherwin Williams Ponder (SW 7079) 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


Ponder (SW 7079) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 182, 182)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
182 (71.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.19%
Yellow
3.19%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 4.3 %, 72.5 %)

Hue
Saturation
4.29 %.
Lightness
72.55 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 59, 51)
Red
33 (12.8%)
Yellow
59 (23.3%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
3.19 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 71.37 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 45.91

Y : 47.52

Z : 51.01

YXY

Y1 : 47.52

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 28.63%

Y : 28.63%


LRV

~ 47.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.9YR 7.3/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 74.52

A : 2.12

B : 0.74

CIE-Lch

L : 74.52

C : 2.25

H : 19.36

CIE-Luv

L : 74.52

U : 3.45

V : 0.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.94

A : -1.77

B : 4.39






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Ponder (SW 7079) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Ponder (SW 7079) (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.



#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to British Standard 4800


#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to Pantone PMS


#C4BCB7
PANTONE 406 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B0ABAC
PANTONE 4282 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B1B1B1
PANTONE 4281 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Ponder (SW 7079) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Ponder (SW 7079) (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


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to Sherwin Williams


#BDB8B8
Fashionable Gray (SW 6275)
ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
#BCB8B6
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ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#C0B6B4
Queen Anne Lilac (SW 0021)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to Valspar


#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#C9BFBD
Oyster Bay (V127-3)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#CEC7C4
Modest Silver (4002-1A)
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#BFC0C6
Dolphin at Play (8004-46B)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to Benjamin Moore


#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B3B1B0
Silver Dollar (1460)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#AEABAA
Stormy Monday (2112-50)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)





Behr


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to Behr


#BEBBBB
Grape Creme (PPU16-11)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#B1B0AF
Sparrow (780F-4)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#AEACAD
Classy (MQ5-04)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#BDBEBF
High Speed Access (N530-3)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to PPG Paints


#C3B8B7
Luxurious (PPG18-04)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#C4BDBA
Hush (PPG1004-3)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C2BDBA
Gray Shadows (PPG1005-3)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Ponder (SW 7079) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Ponder (SW 7079) to Dunn-Edwards


#B6B5B8
Silver Bullet (DE 6381)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#C5B9B4
Chocolate Milk (DE 6059)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#AEADAD
Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Ponder (SW 7079) - #BCB6B6 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


Ponder (SW 7079) - #BCB6B6 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#BCB6B6
Ponder (SW 7079)
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#B5B1B5
Swanky Gray (SW 6261)
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#BDB5B9
Veiled Violet (SW 6268)
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#C1B2B3
Chaise Mauve (SW 6016)
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#C2B6B6
Imagine (SW 6009)
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#BFB1AA
Temperate Taupe (SW 6037)
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#AEA9AA
Mystical Shade (SW 6276)
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#ADA5A5
Quest Gray (SW 7080)
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#AFA7AC
Beguiling Mauve (SW 6269)
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#B3A3A5
Intuitive (SW 6017)
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#B1A3A1
Flexible Gray (SW 6010)
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