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Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) Paint Color


Color Name: Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
Hex Color Code: #A8A093
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 160, 147)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 4.8%, 12.5%, 34.1%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) color - its meaning and example


What color is Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)?

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) is #A8A093, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 160, 147).

In the RGB color model, Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) has a red value of 168, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 12.5% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.


Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) is cool or warm?

The color Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)?

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) 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 36 puts Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) 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


Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 160, 147)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
147 (57.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.76%
Yellow
12.50%
Key
34.12%

HSL

HSL(37.14deg, 10.8 %, 61.8 %)

Hue
37.14°
Saturation
10.77 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 83, 67)
Red
51 (20.2%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.14°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.

HWB

H: 37.14°

W: 57.65 %

B: 34.12 %

XYZ

X : 33.99

Y : 35.57

Z : 32.68

YXY

Y1 : 35.57

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 37.25%

Y : 42.35%


LRV

~ 35.6 %

Munsell Color System

6.9Y 6.5/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 66.19

A : 0.61

B : 7.81

CIE-Lch

L : 66.19

C : 7.83

H : 85.54

CIE-Luv

L : 66.19

U : 5.5

V : 10.89

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.64

A : -2.66

B : 9.26






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 10352 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


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ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 6.63 (93.4% similar)
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ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
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BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
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BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.31 (92.7% similar)





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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) (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


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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)


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ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)





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ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Behr


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ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to Dunn-Edwards


#9E9589
Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% 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


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