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Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) Paint Color


Color Name: Uncertain Gray (SW 6234)
Hex Color Code: #A9B0B1
RGB Color Code: RGB(169, 176, 177)
CMYK Values*: 4.5%, 0.6%, 0.0%, 30.6%





About Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) color - its meaning and example


What color is Uncertain Gray (SW 6234)?

Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) color belongs to the Blue Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) is #A9B0B1, and the RGB color code is RGB(169, 176, 177).

In the RGB color model, Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) has a red value of 169, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.5% cyan, 0.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 187.5° (degrees), 4.9 % saturation, and 67.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) has a hue of 187.5° (degrees), 4.5 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) is cool or warm?

The color Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234)?

Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) has an LRV of nearly 43. 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

Uncertain Gray (SW 6234)

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) 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 43 puts Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) 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


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(169, 176, 177)
Red
169 (66.3%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.52%
Magenta
0.56%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(187.5deg, 4.9 %, 67.8 %)

Hue
187.5°
Saturation
4.88 %.
Lightness
67.84 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 64, 61)
Red
35 (13.9%)
Yellow
64 (25.2%)
Blue
61 (24.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
187.5°
Saturation
4.52 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 187.5°

W: 66.27 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 39.82

Y : 42.66

Z : 47.73

YXY

Y1 : 42.66

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 33.73%

M : 30.98%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 42.7 %

Munsell Color System

4BG 7.0/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 71.32

A : -2.25

B : -1.37

CIE-Lch

L : 71.32

C : 2.64

H : 211.33

CIE-Luv

L : 71.32

U : -3.96

V : -1.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.31

A : -5.47

B : 2.39






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) (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.



#A9A9A9
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
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Zinc
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to Pantone PMS


#ADB0B1
PANTONE 10104 C
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 10105 C
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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PANTONE 4274 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


RAL Design


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
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BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
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RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
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RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) (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


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to Sherwin Williams


#A9B0B1
Uncertain Gray (SW 6234)
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#A8AEB1
Morning Fog (SW 6255)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
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Gris (SW 7659)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to PPG Paints


#A9AFB2
Gosling Gray (PPG0993-3)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
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Flagstone (PPG1001-4)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#ADB0B4
Silver Charm (PPG1013-4)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to Valspar


#A9ACAD
Metropolis (4005-1C)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#A1A8A9
Cloud Mountain (V115-2)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#B3B4B0
Urban Sunrise (4004-1B)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to Benjamin Moore


#A3A8A8
Slate (CW-700)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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Pigeon Gray (2133-50)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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Cobblestone Path (1606)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
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Thundercloud Gray (2124-40)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to Dunn-Edwards


#AEB9BC
Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
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Crestline (DE 6325)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#A1A5A8
Baby Seal (DE 6361)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Behr


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) to Behr


#B8BCBC
French Silver (PPU18-05)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#B1B0AF
Sparrow (780F-4)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AEADAC
Flannel Gray (N520-3)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% 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


Uncertain Gray (SW 6234) - #A9B0B1 Color Images and Patterns


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