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Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197) Paint Color


Color Name: Aloof Gray (SW 6197)
Hex Color Code: #C9C9C0
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 201, 192)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 4.5%, 21.2%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Aloof Gray (SW 6197) color - its meaning and example


What color is Aloof Gray (SW 6197)?

Aloof Gray (SW 6197) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aloof Gray (SW 6197) is #C9C9C0, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 201, 192).

In the RGB color model, Aloof Gray (SW 6197) has a red value of 201, a green value of 201, and a blue value of 192. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 4.5% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 7.7 % saturation, and 77.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aloof Gray (SW 6197) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 4.5 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) is cool or warm?

The color Aloof Gray (SW 6197) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Aloof Gray (SW 6197)?

Aloof Gray (SW 6197) has an LRV of nearly 58. 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

Aloof Gray (SW 6197)

Light Color


Compare LRV 58 of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) 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 58 puts Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197) 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


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 201, 192)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
201 (78.8%)
Blue
192 (75.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
4.48%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 7.7 %, 77.1 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
7.69 %.
Lightness
77.06 %.

RYB

RYB(23, 54, 38)
Red
23 (9.1%)
Yellow
54 (21.2%)
Blue
38 (15.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
4.48 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 75.29 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 54.49

Y : 58

Z : 58.19

YXY

Y1 : 58

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 21.18%

Y : 24.71%


LRV

~ 58 %

Munsell Color System

5.2GY 7.9/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 80.74

A : -1.61

B : 4.48

CIE-Lch

L : 80.74

C : 4.76

H : 109.74

CIE-Luv

L : 80.74

U : 0.5

V : 6.94

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.16

A : -5.56

B : 8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Aloof Gray (SW 6197) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Aloof Gray (SW 6197) (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.



#CFCFC4
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ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#CCCCCC
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ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to RAL Classic


#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#D7D5CB
RAL 9002 Gray White
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to Pantone PMS


#CCC8BF
PANTONE 9083 C
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#D2CDC3
PANTONE 9082 C
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#CFCDC9
PANTONE 2330 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#D1CCBD
PANTONE 7534 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to British Standard 4800


#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#D2D1BF
BS 12-B-17 - Willow
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)





Paint similar to Aloof Gray (SW 6197) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Aloof Gray (SW 6197) (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


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to Sherwin Williams


#C9C9C0
Aloof Gray (SW 6197)
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#CCCCC5
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ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
#CECEC6
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ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)


Behr


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to Behr


#CAC9C0
Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12)
ΔE - 0.50 (99.5% similar)
#C8C8C0
Silver Marlin (N360-2)
ΔE - 0.52 (99.5% similar)
#C9CBC2
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ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#CCCAC1
Dolphin Fin (790C-3)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to Dunn-Edwards


#CECDC5
So Chic! (DET 614)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#CBCDC4
Silhouette (DE 6276)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#C7C7C2
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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#D4D0C5
Muslin (DE 6227)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)





Valspar


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to Valspar


#D0CFC6
Passing Shadow (T668)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#CDD0C7
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ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#CACDC1
Sparkling Sage (5005-3B)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#D1CFC1
Upstate (T659)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to Benjamin Moore


#D0CDC2
Rodeo (1534)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
#CFD0C5
Vapor Trails (1556)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#CECEC0
Dusty Miller (CSP-755)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#D3D4CC
Gray Owl (2137-60)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Aloof Gray (SW 6197) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Aloof Gray (SW 6197) to PPG Paints


#CECAC1
Swirling Smoke (PPG1007-2)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#CDCCBE
Metallic Mist (PPG1032-1)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#D0CFC9
Allegheny River (PPG0997-1)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#D1CCC2
Whiskers (PPG1025-3)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197) - #C9C9C0 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


Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray (SW 6197) - #C9C9C0 Color Images and Patterns


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#C9C9C0
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