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Sherwin Williams Silver Gray (SW 0049) Paint Color


Color Name: Silver Gray (SW 0049)
Hex Color Code: #B8B2B2
RGB Color Code: RGB(184, 178, 178)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.3%, 3.3%, 27.8%
Color Family (Hue): Beige





About Silver Gray (SW 0049) color - its meaning and example


What color is Silver Gray (SW 0049)?

Silver Gray (SW 0049) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Silver Gray (SW 0049) is #B8B2B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 178, 178).

In the RGB color model, Silver Gray (SW 0049) has a red value of 184, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.3% magenta, 3.3% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 4.1 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Silver Gray (SW 0049) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 3.3 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.


Silver Gray (SW 0049) is cool or warm?

The color Silver Gray (SW 0049) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Silver Gray (SW 0049)?

Silver Gray (SW 0049) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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

Silver Gray (SW 0049)

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of Silver Gray (SW 0049) 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 45 puts Sherwin Williams Silver Gray (SW 0049) 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


Silver Gray (SW 0049) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(184, 178, 178)
Red
184 (72.2%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.26%
Yellow
3.26%
Key
27.84%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 4.1 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
Saturation
4.05 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 62, 54)
Red
35 (13.8%)
Yellow
62 (24.3%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
3.26 %.
Brightness / Value
72.16 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 69.80 %

B: 27.84 %

XYZ

X : 43.72

Y : 45.25

Z : 48.55

YXY

Y1 : 45.25

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 27.84%

M : 30.20%

Y : 30.20%


LRV

~ 45.2 %

Munsell Color System

1.9YR 7.2/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 73.05

A : 2.13

B : 0.75

CIE-Lch

L : 73.05

C : 2.25

H : 19.37

CIE-Luv

L : 73.05

U : 3.46

V : 0.73

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.26

A : -1.68

B : 4.29






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Silver Gray (SW 0049) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Silver Gray (SW 0049) (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 - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to Pantone PMS


#B0ABAC
PANTONE 4282 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#B1B1B1
PANTONE 4281 C
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AEA8A5
PANTONE 2331 C
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C4BCB7
PANTONE 406 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to British Standard 4800


#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)





Paint similar to Silver Gray (SW 0049) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Silver Gray (SW 0049) (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.


Valspar


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to Valspar


#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#C9BFBD
Oyster Bay (V127-3)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#A8A7A5
Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#B3B4B0
Urban Sunrise (4004-1B)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to Sherwin Williams


#BDB8B8
Fashionable Gray (SW 6275)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#BCB8B6
Essential Gray (SW 6002)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C0B6B4
Queen Anne Lilac (SW 0021)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AEA9AA
Mystical Shade (SW 6276)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to Benjamin Moore


#B3B1B0
Silver Dollar (1460)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#AEABAA
Stormy Monday (2112-50)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)





Behr


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to Behr


#BEBBBB
Grape Creme (PPU16-11)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#AEACAD
Classy (MQ5-04)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#B1B0AF
Sparrow (780F-4)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#AEADAC
Flannel Gray (N520-3)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to Dunn-Edwards


#B6B5B8
Silver Bullet (DE 6381)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#AFA8A9
Smoky Mountain (DE 6388)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#AEADAD
Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C5B9B4
Chocolate Milk (DE 6059)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Silver Gray (SW 0049) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Silver Gray (SW 0049) to PPG Paints


#C3B8B7
Luxurious (PPG18-04)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C4BDBA
Hush (PPG1004-3)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C2BDBA
Gray Shadows (PPG1005-3)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Silver Gray (SW 0049) - #B8B2B2 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 Silver Gray (SW 0049) - #B8B2B2 Color Images and Patterns


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#B8B2B2
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