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Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray (SW 6261) Paint Color


Color Name: Swanky Gray (SW 6261)
Hex Color Code: #B5B1B5
RGB Color Code: RGB(181, 177, 181)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 29.0%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Swanky Gray (SW 6261) color - its meaning and example


What color is Swanky Gray (SW 6261)?

Swanky Gray (SW 6261) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Swanky Gray (SW 6261) is #B5B1B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(181, 177, 181).

In the RGB color model, Swanky Gray (SW 6261) has a red value of 181, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Swanky Gray (SW 6261) has a hue of 300° (degrees), 2.2 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) is cool or warm?

The color Swanky Gray (SW 6261) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Swanky Gray (SW 6261)?

Swanky Gray (SW 6261) 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

Swanky Gray (SW 6261)

Light Color


Compare LRV 45 of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) 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 Swanky Gray (SW 6261) 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


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(181, 177, 181)
Red
181 (71.0%)
Green
177 (69.4%)
Blue
181 (71.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.21%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.02%

HSL

HSL(300deg, 2.6 %, 70.2 %)

Hue
300°
Saturation
2.63 %.
Lightness
70.20 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 60, 56)
Red
35 (13.6%)
Yellow
60 (23.5%)
Blue
56 (21.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
300°
Saturation
2.21 %.
Brightness / Value
70.98 %.

HWB

H: 300°

W: 69.41 %

B: 29.02 %

XYZ

X : 43.12

Y : 44.6

Z : 50.05

YXY

Y1 : 44.6

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 29.02%

M : 30.59%

Y : 29.02%


LRV

~ 44.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.8P 7.1/0.4

CIE-Lab

L : 72.63

A : 2.16

B : -1.54

CIE-Lch

L : 72.63

C : 2.66

H : 324.47

CIE-Luv

L : 72.63

U : 2.05

V : -2.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.79

A : -1.63

B : 2.32






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Swanky Gray (SW 6261) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Swanky Gray (SW 6261) (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.



#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#BEBEBE
Medium Gray
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to British Standard 4800


#AEADB2
BS 22-B-21 - Kashmir
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to Pantone PMS


#B0ABAC
PANTONE 4282 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#B1B1B1
PANTONE 4281 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#A7A8AA
PANTONE Cool Gray 6 C
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#B1B3B3
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to RAL Design


#ACAAB3
RAL 300 70 05 - Velvet Grey
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#BABABA
RAL 000 75 00 - Marble Grey
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#A7A9B1
RAL 280 70 05 - Taupe Grey
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
#ACADAC
RAL 000 70 00 - Light Grey
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to RAL Classic


#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.04 (93.0% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Swanky Gray (SW 6261) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Swanky Gray (SW 6261) (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


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to Dunn-Edwards


#B6B5B8
Silver Bullet (DE 6381)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#AFA8A9
Smoky Mountain (DE 6388)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#AEADAD
Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to Valspar


#B8B4B4
Ganymede (8006-12C)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#BFC0C6
Dolphin at Play (8004-46B)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#A9ACAD
Metropolis (4005-1C)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#A8A7A5
Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Behr


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to Behr


#AEACAD
Classy (MQ5-04)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#BEBBBB
Grape Creme (PPU16-11)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#B1B0AF
Sparrow (780F-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#AEADAC
Flannel Gray (N520-3)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to Sherwin Williams


#AEA9AA
Mystical Shade (SW 6276)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#BDB8B8
Fashionable Gray (SW 6275)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#BCB8B6
Essential Gray (SW 6002)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#ADA8A5
Proper Gray (SW 6003)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to Benjamin Moore


#B3B1B0
Silver Dollar (1460)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#AEABAA
Stormy Monday (2112-50)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Swanky Gray (SW 6261) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Swanky Gray (SW 6261) to PPG Paints


#ADB0B4
Silver Charm (PPG1013-4)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#ACADAD
Flagstone (PPG1001-4)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#C2BDBA
Gray Shadows (PPG1005-3)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray (SW 6261) - #B5B1B5 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 Swanky Gray (SW 6261) - #B5B1B5 Color Images and Patterns


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