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Sherwin Williams Thunderous (SW 6201) Paint Color


Color Name: Thunderous (SW 6201)
Hex Color Code: #6D6C62
RGB Color Code: RGB(109, 108, 98)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.9%, 10.1%, 57.3%





About Thunderous (SW 6201) color - its meaning and example


What color is Thunderous (SW 6201)?

Thunderous (SW 6201) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Thunderous (SW 6201) is #6D6C62, and the RGB color code is RGB(109, 108, 98).

In the RGB color model, Thunderous (SW 6201) has a red value of 109, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.9% magenta, 10.1% yellow, and 57.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.5° (degrees), 5.3 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Thunderous (SW 6201) has a hue of 54.5° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation and 42.7 % brightness/value.


Thunderous (SW 6201) is cool or warm?

The color Thunderous (SW 6201) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Thunderous (SW 6201)?

Thunderous (SW 6201) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a 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

Thunderous (SW 6201)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Thunderous (SW 6201) 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 15 puts Sherwin Williams Thunderous (SW 6201) 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


Thunderous (SW 6201) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(109, 108, 98)
Red
109 (42.7%)
Green
108 (42.4%)
Blue
98 (38.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.92%
Yellow
10.09%
Key
57.25%

HSL

HSL(54.55deg, 5.3 %, 40.6 %)

Hue
54.55°
Saturation
5.31 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 120, 119)
Red
98 (38.4%)
Yellow
120 (46.9%)
Blue
119 (46.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.55°
Saturation
10.09 %.
Brightness / Value
42.75 %.

HWB

H: 54.55°

W: 38.43 %

B: 57.25 %

XYZ

X : 13.87

Y : 14.86

Z : 13.69

YXY

Y1 : 14.86

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 57.25%

M : 57.65%

Y : 61.57%


LRV

~ 14.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.3GY 4.4/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 45.44

A : -1.56

B : 5.73

CIE-Lch

L : 45.44

C : 5.94

H : 105.25

CIE-Luv

L : 45.44

U : 1.13

V : 7.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.55

A : -3.21

B : 5.92






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Thunderous (SW 6201) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Thunderous (SW 6201) (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.



#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#696969
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ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)
#555D50
Ebony
ΔE - 8.14 (91.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to Pantone PMS


#65665C
PANTONE 417 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#716E6A
PANTONE 2333 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#6E6C69
PANTONE 10395 C
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#6F6E6D
PANTONE 8402 C
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to RAL Classic


#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#7A7669
RAL 7003 - Moss Gray
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#5D6058
RAL 7009 - Green Gray
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to British Standard 4800


#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)





Paint similar to Thunderous (SW 6201) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Thunderous (SW 6201) (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


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to Sherwin Williams


#6D6C62
Thunderous (SW 6201)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#63655F
Night Owl (SW 7061)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#64695C
Rosemary (SW 6187)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#636562
Grizzle Gray (SW 7068)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to PPG Paints


#6A6B65
Armory (PPG1009-6)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#6E706D
Up In Smoke (PPG1010-6)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#6F6F6E
Slate Mine (PPG0996-6)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#717572
Pencilpoint (PPG0994-7)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Valspar


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to Valspar


#6C6C67
Portland Twilight (V121-3)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#656764
Ocean Storm (4004-2B)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#787772
Glen Plaid (V118-3)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#706A67
Vintage Boots (M350)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to Benjamin Moore


#726E67
Windy City (CSP-150)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#676662
Kendall Charcoal (HC-166)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#757670
Amherst Gray (HC-167)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#6A6967
Burnt Ember (CSP-120)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to Dunn-Edwards


#6A6B67
Iron-ic (DET 611)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#676965
Fade to Black (DET 629)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#606256
English Forest (DE 6280)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Thunderous (SW 6201) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Thunderous (SW 6201) to Behr


#71706C
Ancestral (PPU24-05)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#6B6D6A
Shadows (PPU25-03)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#6A6661
Chinchilla (PPU24-03)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#71716E
Magnet (MQ2-61)
ΔE - 4.20 (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


Thunderous (SW 6201) - #6D6C62 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#6D6C62
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