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Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) Paint Color


Color Name: Essential Gray (SW 6002)
Hex Color Code: #BCB8B6
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 184, 182)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.1%, 3.2%, 26.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Essential Gray (SW 6002) color - its meaning and example


What color is Essential Gray (SW 6002)?

Essential Gray (SW 6002) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Essential Gray (SW 6002) is #BCB8B6, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 184, 182).

In the RGB color model, Essential Gray (SW 6002) has a red value of 188, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 182. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 3.2% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation, and 72.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Essential Gray (SW 6002) has a hue of 20° (degrees), 3.2 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.


Essential Gray (SW 6002) is cool or warm?

The color Essential Gray (SW 6002) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Essential Gray (SW 6002)?

Essential Gray (SW 6002) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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

Essential Gray (SW 6002)

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of Essential Gray (SW 6002) 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 48 puts Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) 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


Essential Gray (SW 6002) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 184, 182)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
182 (71.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.13%
Yellow
3.19%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(20deg, 4.3 %, 72.5 %)

Hue
20°
Saturation
4.29 %.
Lightness
72.55 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 60, 50)
Red
32 (12.5%)
Yellow
60 (23.5%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
20°
Saturation
3.19 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 20°

W: 71.37 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 46.32

Y : 48.35

Z : 51.15

YXY

Y1 : 48.35

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 27.84%

Y : 28.63%


LRV

~ 48.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.6YR 7.4/0.3

CIE-Lab

L : 75.04

A : 1.04

B : 1.5

CIE-Lch

L : 75.04

C : 1.83

H : 55.19

CIE-Luv

L : 75.04

U : 2.41

V : 2.04

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.53

A : -2.77

B : 5.06






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Essential Gray (SW 6002) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Essential Gray (SW 6002) (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.



#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to RAL Design


#BABABA
RAL 000 75 00 - Marble Grey
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#ACADAC
RAL 000 70 00 - Light Grey
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C9C8C7
RAL 000 80 00 - Foggy Grey
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#B0AAA1
RAL 080 70 05 - Garlic Beige
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to British Standard 4800


#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Pantone PMS


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Pantone PMS


#C4BCB7
PANTONE 406 C
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#B1B1B1
PANTONE 4281 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to RAL Classic


#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)





Paint similar to Essential Gray (SW 6002) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Essential Gray (SW 6002) (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


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Sherwin Williams


#BCB8B6
Essential Gray (SW 6002)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#BDB8B8
Fashionable Gray (SW 6275)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#C0B6B4
Queen Anne Lilac (SW 0021)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Behr


#BEBBBB
Grape Creme (PPU16-11)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#B1B0AF
Sparrow (780F-4)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#BDBEBF
High Speed Access (N530-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to PPG Paints


#C2BDBA
Gray Shadows (PPG1005-3)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#C4BDBA
Hush (PPG1004-3)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)





Valspar


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Valspar


#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#B3B4B0
Urban Sunrise (4004-1B)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#C9BFBD
Oyster Bay (V127-3)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#C0C2C2
Rocky Shelter (8006-11C)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Benjamin Moore


#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#B3B1B0
Silver Dollar (1460)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#B4B2AE
Baltic Gray (1467)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Essential Gray (SW 6002) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Essential Gray (SW 6002) to Dunn-Edwards


#C3C0BB
Gray Pearl (DEC 795)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B6B5B8
Silver Bullet (DE 6381)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#AEADAD
Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Essential Gray (SW 6002) - #BCB8B6 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 Essential Gray (SW 6002) - #BCB8B6 Color Images and Patterns


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#BCB8B6
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