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Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray (SW 6278) Paint Color


Color Name: Cloak Gray (SW 6278)
Hex Color Code: #605E63
RGB Color Code: RGB(96, 94, 99)
CMYK Values*: 3.0%, 5.1%, 0.0%, 61.2%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Cloak Gray (SW 6278) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cloak Gray (SW 6278)?

Cloak Gray (SW 6278) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cloak Gray (SW 6278) is #605E63, and the RGB color code is RGB(96, 94, 99).

In the RGB color model, Cloak Gray (SW 6278) has a red value of 96, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 99. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.0% cyan, 5.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 61.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 264° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation, and 37.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cloak Gray (SW 6278) has a hue of 264° (degrees), 5.1 % saturation and 38.8 % brightness/value.


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) is cool or warm?

The color Cloak Gray (SW 6278) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Cloak Gray (SW 6278)?

Cloak Gray (SW 6278) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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

Cloak Gray (SW 6278)

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) 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 11 puts Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray (SW 6278) 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


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(96, 94, 99)
Red
96 (37.6%)
Green
94 (36.9%)
Blue
99 (38.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.03%
Magenta
5.05%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
61.18%

HSL

HSL(264deg, 2.6 %, 37.8 %)

Hue
264°
Saturation
2.59 %.
Lightness
37.84 %.

RYB

RYB(106, 120, 134)
Red
106 (41.5%)
Yellow
120 (47.1%)
Blue
134 (52.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
264°
Saturation
5.05 %.
Brightness / Value
38.82 %.

HWB

H: 264°

W: 36.86 %

B: 61.18 %

XYZ

X : 11.08

Y : 11.39

Z : 13.42

YXY

Y1 : 11.39

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 62.35%

M : 63.14%

Y : 61.18%


LRV

~ 11.4 %

Munsell Color System

1.6P 3.9/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 40.23

A : 1.85

B : -2.57

CIE-Lch

L : 40.23

C : 3.17

H : 305.72

CIE-Luv

L : 40.23

U : 0.82

V : -3.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.75

A : -0.48

B : 0.06






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cloak Gray (SW 6278) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Cloak Gray (SW 6278) (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.



#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#534B4F
Dark Liver
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to Pantone PMS


#63666A
PANTONE Cool Gray 10 C
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#605E5C
PANTONE 8403 C
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#575256
PANTONE 4294 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#53565A
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to British Standard 4800


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to RAL Classic


#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 5.91 (94.1% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Cloak Gray (SW 6278) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cloak Gray (SW 6278) (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


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to Sherwin Williams


#605E63
Cloak Gray (SW 6278)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#5D5962
Midnight (SW 6264)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#616669
Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#6D6562
Folkstone (SW 6005)
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to PPG Paints


#585960
Gray Flannel (PPG1013-6)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#69656A
Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#595A5C
Zombie (PPG1010-7)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#5B5E61
Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to Behr


#636365
Digital (N530-6)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#696465
Arabian Veil (PPU17-19)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#5C5E5F
Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#5E5E5D
Asphalt Gray (N520-6)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to Dunn-Edwards


#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#5D5B5B
Iron Fixture (DE 6384)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#54585E
Edge of Black (DE 6349)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#60605E
Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to Valspar


#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#5B6064
Carriage Wheel (M330)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#54525A
Veiled Vinyl (M231)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#5E6262
Weathervane (M360)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cloak Gray (SW 6278) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cloak Gray (SW 6278) to Benjamin Moore


#626568
Stormy Sky (1616)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#57595A
Ambler Slate (CW-685)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#54585C
Temptation (1609)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#52565A
Deep Space (2125-20)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray (SW 6278) - #605E63 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 Cloak Gray (SW 6278) - #605E63 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#605E63
Cloak Gray (SW 6278)
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#676064
Stunning Shade (SW 7082)
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#5D5962
Midnight (SW 6264)
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#695C62
Expressive Plum (SW 6271)
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#6F5C5F
Poetry Plum (SW 6019)
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#6E615F
Browse Brown (SW 6012)
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#756761
Nutshell (SW 6040)
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#4F4D51
Perle Noir (SW 9154)
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#443E40
Darkroom (SW 7083)
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#4A4653
Quixotic Plum (SW 6265)
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#4E4247
Plum Brown (SW 6272)
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#4E3132
Marooned (SW 6020)
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