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Sherwin Williams Techno Gray (SW 6170) Paint Color


Color Name: Techno Gray (SW 6170)
Hex Color Code: #BFB9AA
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 185, 170)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.1%, 11.0%, 25.1%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Techno Gray (SW 6170) color - its meaning and example


What color is Techno Gray (SW 6170)?

Techno Gray (SW 6170) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Techno Gray (SW 6170) is #BFB9AA, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 185, 170).

In the RGB color model, Techno Gray (SW 6170) has a red value of 191, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.1% magenta, 11.0% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation, and 70.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Techno Gray (SW 6170) has a hue of 42.9° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.


Techno Gray (SW 6170) is cool or warm?

The color Techno Gray (SW 6170) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Techno Gray (SW 6170)?

Techno Gray (SW 6170) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

Techno Gray (SW 6170)

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of Techno Gray (SW 6170) 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 49 puts Sherwin Williams Techno Gray (SW 6170) 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


Techno Gray (SW 6170) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 185, 170)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
170 (66.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.14%
Yellow
10.99%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(42.86deg, 14.1 %, 70.8 %)

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
14.09 %.
Lightness
70.78 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 69, 48)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
69 (27.1%)
Blue
48 (18.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.86°
Saturation
10.99 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 42.86°

W: 66.67 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 46.09

Y : 48.68

Z : 45

YXY

Y1 : 48.68

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 27.45%

Y : 33.33%


LRV

~ 48.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.7Y 7.4/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 75.25

A : -0.5

B : 8.36

CIE-Lch

L : 75.25

C : 8.37

H : 93.4

CIE-Luv

L : 75.25

U : 4.39

V : 12.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.77

A : -4.17

B : 10.6






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Techno Gray (SW 6170) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Techno Gray (SW 6170) (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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)
#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to Pantone PMS


#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#C4BFB6
PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Techno Gray (SW 6170) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Techno Gray (SW 6170) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to Dunn-Edwards


#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)


Behr


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to Behr


#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to Valspar


#C9C5B3
Brown Buzz (6005-3B)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#C8C5B3
Grasscloth (T669)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B4AC95
Soothing Sage (8004-23C)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to Sherwin Williams


#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C8BFB5
Twilight Gray (SW 0054)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B0AB9C
Chatroom (SW 6171)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#BDC0B3
Contented (SW 6191)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to PPG Paints


#B2ADA2
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B2ACA2
Greyhound (PPG1008-3)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#B1AA9C
Sharkskin (PPG1025-4)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#B5AB9C
Desert Dune (PPG1023-4)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Techno Gray (SW 6170) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Techno Gray (SW 6170) to Benjamin Moore


#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#C3B8AE
Hazelwood (1005)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Techno Gray (SW 6170) - #BFB9AA 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


Techno Gray (SW 6170) - #BFB9AA Color Images and Patterns


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