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Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud (SW 6249) Paint Color


Color Name: Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
Hex Color Code: #7A848D
RGB Color Code: RGB(122, 132, 141)
CMYK Values*: 13.5%, 6.4%, 0.0%, 44.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue Blue Gray





About Storm Cloud (SW 6249) color - its meaning and example


What color is Storm Cloud (SW 6249)?

Storm Cloud (SW 6249) color belongs to the Blue Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Storm Cloud (SW 6249) is #7A848D, and the RGB color code is RGB(122, 132, 141).

In the RGB color model, Storm Cloud (SW 6249) has a red value of 122, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 141. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.5% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 44.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 208.4° (degrees), 7.7 % saturation, and 51.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Storm Cloud (SW 6249) has a hue of 208.4° (degrees), 13.5 % saturation and 55.3 % brightness/value.


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) is cool or warm?

The color Storm Cloud (SW 6249) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Storm Cloud (SW 6249)?

Storm Cloud (SW 6249) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

Storm Cloud (SW 6249)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) 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 23 puts Sherwin Williams Storm Cloud (SW 6249) 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


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(122, 132, 141)
Red
122 (47.8%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
141 (55.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
13.48%
Magenta
6.38%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
44.71%

HSL

HSL(208.42deg, 7.7 %, 51.6 %)

Hue
208.42°
Saturation
7.69 %.
Lightness
51.57 %.

RYB

RYB(65, 90, 102)
Red
65 (25.5%)
Yellow
90 (35.2%)
Blue
102 (40.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
208.42°
Saturation
13.48 %.
Brightness / Value
55.29 %.

HWB

H: 208.42°

W: 47.84 %

B: 44.71 %

XYZ

X : 21.09

Y : 22.56

Z : 28.44

YXY

Y1 : 22.56

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 52.16%

M : 48.24%

Y : 44.71%


LRV

~ 22.6 %

Munsell Color System

5.5B 5.3/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 54.62

A : -1.72

B : -6.09

CIE-Lch

L : 54.62

C : 6.33

H : 254.27

CIE-Luv

L : 54.62

U : -5.86

V : -8.42

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.5

A : -3.89

B : -2.25






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Storm Cloud (SW 6249) (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.



#708090
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ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to Pantone PMS


#7C878E
PANTONE 430 C
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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PANTONE 7544 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE 10389 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to RAL Classic


#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to British Standard 4800


#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


RAL Design


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to RAL Design


#8A9098
RAL 260 60 05 - Seal Grey
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#6F787D
RAL 240 50 05 - Smoky Blue
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#73777F
RAL 280 50 05 - Noble Grey
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)





Paint similar to Storm Cloud (SW 6249) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Storm Cloud (SW 6249) (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


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to Sherwin Williams


#7A848D
Storm Cloud (SW 6249)
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#7D848B
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ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#7F8486
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ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to Behr


#778590
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ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#858A8E
Overcast (PPU26-21)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to Benjamin Moore


#758391
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ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
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Wolf Gray (2127-40)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)





Valspar


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to Valspar


#838B93
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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to PPG Paints


#838B91
Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
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Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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Victorian Pewter (PPG1013-5)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#858F94
Feldspar (PPG1038-5)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Storm Cloud (SW 6249) to Dunn-Edwards


#70828F
Mica Creek (DE 5823)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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Taliesin Blue (DEC 798)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% 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


Storm Cloud (SW 6249) - #7A848D Color Images and Patterns


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