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Sherwin Williams Rare Gray (SW 6199) Paint Color


Color Name: Rare Gray (SW 6199)
Hex Color Code: #A6A69B
RGB Color Code: RGB(166, 166, 155)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 6.6%, 34.9%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Rare Gray (SW 6199) color - its meaning and example


What color is Rare Gray (SW 6199)?

Rare Gray (SW 6199) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Rare Gray (SW 6199) is #A6A69B, and the RGB color code is RGB(166, 166, 155).

In the RGB color model, Rare Gray (SW 6199) has a red value of 166, a green value of 166, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 6.6% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 5.8 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Rare Gray (SW 6199) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 6.6 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.


Rare Gray (SW 6199) is cool or warm?

The color Rare Gray (SW 6199) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Rare Gray (SW 6199)?

Rare Gray (SW 6199) has an LRV of nearly 38. 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

Rare Gray (SW 6199)

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of Rare Gray (SW 6199) 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 38 puts Sherwin Williams Rare Gray (SW 6199) 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


Rare Gray (SW 6199) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(166, 166, 155)
Red
166 (65.1%)
Green
166 (65.1%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
6.63%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 5.8 %, 62.9 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
5.82 %.
Lightness
62.94 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 79, 66)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
79 (31.0%)
Blue
66 (25.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
6.63 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 60.78 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 35.28

Y : 37.75

Z : 36.44

YXY

Y1 : 37.75

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 34.90%

M : 34.90%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 37.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.7GY 6.6/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 67.83

A : -2.02

B : 5.69

CIE-Lch

L : 67.83

C : 6.03

H : 109.55

CIE-Luv

L : 67.83

U : 0.61

V : 8.47

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.44

A : -5.02

B : 7.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Rare Gray (SW 6199) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Rare Gray (SW 6199) (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.



#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to Pantone PMS


#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#ADA79E
PANTONE 9084 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#AFA9A0
PANTONE 401 C
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#ACA39A
PANTONE Warm Gray 5 C
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
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RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Rare Gray (SW 6199) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Rare Gray (SW 6199) (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


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to Sherwin Williams


#A6A397
Downing Stone (SW 2821)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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Dorian Gray (SW 7017)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to Dunn-Edwards


#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#B3AB98
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ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to PPG Paints


#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#AFABA1
Kalispell (PPG0998-3)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#ABACA6
Precipitation (PPG0997-4)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)





Valspar


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to Valspar


#A9A8A2
Stately Graystone (V118-2)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#A7A7A2
Classic Grayscale (V121-2)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#A6A290
Green Turquoise (8004-26D)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#A8A298
Graceful Gray (8006-2E)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Behr


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to Behr


#B0ADA0
Wells Gray (PPU25-06)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#A4A6A3
Sharkskin (PPU25-04)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#A4A6A4
Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Rare Gray (SW 6199) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Rare Gray (SW 6199) to Benjamin Moore


#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A8A295
Rockport Gray (HC-105)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#AEA897
Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Rare Gray (SW 6199) - #A6A69B 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 Rare Gray (SW 6199) - #A6A69B Color Images and Patterns


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