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Sherwin Williams Gray Matters (SW 7066) Paint Color


Color Name: Gray Matters (SW 7066)
Hex Color Code: #A7A8A2
RGB Color Code: RGB(167, 168, 162)
CMYK Values*: 0.6%, 0.0%, 3.6%, 34.1%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Gray Matters (SW 7066) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gray Matters (SW 7066)?

Gray Matters (SW 7066) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gray Matters (SW 7066) is #A7A8A2, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 168, 162).

In the RGB color model, Gray Matters (SW 7066) has a red value of 167, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.6% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70° (degrees), 3.3 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gray Matters (SW 7066) has a hue of 70° (degrees), 3.6 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.


Gray Matters (SW 7066) is cool or warm?

The color Gray Matters (SW 7066) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Gray Matters (SW 7066)?

Gray Matters (SW 7066) has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Gray Matters (SW 7066)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Gray Matters (SW 7066) 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 39 puts Sherwin Williams Gray Matters (SW 7066) 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


Gray Matters (SW 7066) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(167, 168, 162)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.60%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.57%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(70deg, 3.3 %, 64.7 %)

Hue
70°
Saturation
3.33 %.
Lightness
64.71 %.

RYB

RYB(43, 74, 65)
Red
43 (16.8%)
Yellow
74 (29.1%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
70°
Saturation
3.57 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 70°

W: 63.53 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 36.46

Y : 38.83

Z : 39.76

YXY

Y1 : 38.83

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.51%

M : 34.12%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 38.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.8GY 6.7/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 68.63

A : -1.47

B : 2.96

CIE-Lch

L : 68.63

C : 3.31

H : 116.46

CIE-Luv

L : 68.63

U : -0.24

V : 4.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.31

A : -4.6

B : 5.79






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gray Matters (SW 7066) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Gray Matters (SW 7066) (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.



#A6A6A6
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ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to Pantone PMS


#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
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PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
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RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)





Paint similar to Gray Matters (SW 7066) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gray Matters (SW 7066) (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


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to Sherwin Williams


#A7A8A2
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ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to PPG Paints


#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
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Statue Garden (PPG0996-3)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
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Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)


Valspar


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to Valspar


#A7A7A2
Classic Grayscale (V121-2)
ΔE - 0.83 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
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Hazy Stratus (4004-1C)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)





Behr


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to Behr


#A4A6A3
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ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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Smokey Wings (PPU26-07)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to Benjamin Moore


#9FA09E
Storm (AF-700)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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Slate (CW-700)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#B4B2AE
Baltic Gray (1467)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to Dunn-Edwards


#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
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Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Gray Matters (SW 7066) - #A7A8A2 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 Gray Matters (SW 7066) - #A7A8A2 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#A7A8A2
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