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Sherwin Williams Unusual Gray (SW 7059) Paint Color


Color Name: Unusual Gray (SW 7059)
Hex Color Code: #A3A7A0
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 167, 160)
CMYK Values*: 2.4%, 0.0%, 4.2%, 34.5%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Unusual Gray (SW 7059) color - its meaning and example


What color is Unusual Gray (SW 7059)?

Unusual Gray (SW 7059) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Unusual Gray (SW 7059) is #A3A7A0, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 167, 160).

In the RGB color model, Unusual Gray (SW 7059) has a red value of 163, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 4.2% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 94.3° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Unusual Gray (SW 7059) has a hue of 94.3° (degrees), 4.2 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) is cool or warm?

The color Unusual Gray (SW 7059) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Unusual Gray (SW 7059)?

Unusual Gray (SW 7059) 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

Unusual Gray (SW 7059)

Light Color


Compare LRV 38 of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) 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 Unusual Gray (SW 7059) 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


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 167, 160)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
167 (65.5%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.40%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
4.19%
Key
34.51%

HSL

HSL(94.29deg, 3.8 %, 64.1 %)

Hue
94.29°
Saturation
3.83 %.
Lightness
64.12 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 76, 67)
Red
44 (17.1%)
Yellow
76 (29.8%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
94.29°
Saturation
4.19 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.

HWB

H: 94.29°

W: 62.75 %

B: 34.51 %

XYZ

X : 35.27

Y : 37.96

Z : 38.73

YXY

Y1 : 37.96

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 34.51%

Y : 37.25%


LRV

~ 38 %

Munsell Color System

8GY 6.6/0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 67.99

A : -2.74

B : 3.11

CIE-Lch

L : 67.99

C : 4.15

H : 131.38

CIE-Luv

L : 67.99

U : -1.9

V : 4.96

Hunter-Lab

L : 61.61

A : -5.65

B : 5.86






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Unusual Gray (SW 7059) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Unusual Gray (SW 7059) (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.



#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to Pantone PMS


#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#A6A9AA
PANTONE Silver 10077 C
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#AAADAE
PANTONE 10105 C
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


RAL Design


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#A1A1A0
RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Unusual Gray (SW 7059) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Unusual Gray (SW 7059) (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.


PPG Paints


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to PPG Paints


#A8AAA4
Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#A4A7A4
Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#ABACA6
Precipitation (PPG0997-4)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#A8A7A3
Statue Garden (PPG0996-3)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to Sherwin Williams


#A7A8A2
Gray Matters (SW 7066)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#A0A09A
Stamped Concrete (SW 7655)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#AAA9A4
Ellie Gray (SW 7650)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#A5A9A8
Gris (SW 7659)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


Valspar


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to Valspar


#A7A7A2
Classic Grayscale (V121-2)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#A9A8A2
Stately Graystone (V118-2)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#A1A09B
Hazy Stratus (4004-1C)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#A8A7A5
Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)





Behr


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to Behr


#A4A6A3
Sharkskin (PPU25-04)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#A4A6A4
Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#ACAAA7
Cathedral Gray (PPU18-14)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to Benjamin Moore


#A3A8A8
Slate (CW-700)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#9FA09E
Storm (AF-700)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#9EA5A5
Cobblestone Path (1606)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B1ADA2
Smoke & Mirrors (CSP-105)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Unusual Gray (SW 7059) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Unusual Gray (SW 7059) to Dunn-Edwards


#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#A5A495
Whale Watching (DET 512)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Unusual Gray (SW 7059) - #A3A7A0 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 Unusual Gray (SW 7059) - #A3A7A0 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#A3A7A0
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