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Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016) Paint Color


Color Name: Mindful Gray (SW 7016)
Hex Color Code: #BCB7AD
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 183, 173)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.7%, 8.0%, 26.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Gray





About Mindful Gray (SW 7016) color - its meaning and example


What color is Mindful Gray (SW 7016)?

Mindful Gray (SW 7016) color belongs to the Neutral Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mindful Gray (SW 7016) is #BCB7AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 183, 173).

In the RGB color model, Mindful Gray (SW 7016) has a red value of 188, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 8.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation, and 70.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mindful Gray (SW 7016) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 8.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) is cool or warm?

The color Mindful Gray (SW 7016) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Mindful Gray (SW 7016)?

Mindful Gray (SW 7016) 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

Mindful Gray (SW 7016)

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) 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 Mindful Gray (SW 7016) 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


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 183, 173)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.66%
Yellow
7.98%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(40deg, 10.1 %, 70.8 %)

Hue
40°
Saturation
10.07 %.
Lightness
70.78 %.

RYB

RYB(34, 67, 50)
Red
34 (13.4%)
Yellow
67 (26.1%)
Blue
50 (19.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40°
Saturation
7.98 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 40°

W: 67.84 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 45.22

Y : 47.58

Z : 46.34

YXY

Y1 : 47.58

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 28.24%

Y : 32.16%


LRV

~ 47.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.5Y 7.3/1

CIE-Lab

L : 74.56

A : -0.01

B : 5.7

CIE-Lch

L : 74.56

C : 5.7

H : 90.11

CIE-Luv

L : 74.56

U : 3.49

V : 8.29

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.97

A : -3.69

B : 8.45






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Mindful Gray (SW 7016) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Mindful Gray (SW 7016) (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.



#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to Pantone PMS


#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
#C4BFB6
PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#C5B9AC
PANTONE 7528 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#C4BCB7
PANTONE 406 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to RAL Classic


#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Mindful Gray (SW 7016) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Mindful Gray (SW 7016) (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.


Dunn-Edwards


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to Dunn-Edwards


#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#BEB4A8
Drifting (DEC 770)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to PPG Paints


#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#B2ADA2
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#B2ACA2
Greyhound (PPG1008-3)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#AFABA1
Kalispell (PPG0998-3)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to Benjamin Moore


#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#C3B8AE
Hazelwood (1005)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)





Behr


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to Behr


#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C4C0BB
Natural Gray (PPU18-10)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to Sherwin Williams


#C8BFB5
Twilight Gray (SW 0054)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C3C1BC
Knitting Needles (SW 7672)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Valspar


Mindful Gray (SW 7016) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Mindful Gray (SW 7016) to Valspar


#CDC2BA
Windmill (8005-10C)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#B0A998
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#B0A69A
Ashen Gray (6004-1C)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray (SW 7016) - #BCB7AD 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 Mindful Gray (SW 7016) - #BCB7AD Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#BCB7AD
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#BEB5A9
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#EDEAE5
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#F0EADC
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