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Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige (SW 7528) Paint Color


Color Name: Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
Hex Color Code: #C4B49C
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 180, 156)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.2%, 20.4%, 23.1%
Color Family (Hue): Beige





About Windsor Greige (SW 7528) color - its meaning and example


What color is Windsor Greige (SW 7528)?

Windsor Greige (SW 7528) color belongs to the Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Windsor Greige (SW 7528) is #C4B49C, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 180, 156).

In the RGB color model, Windsor Greige (SW 7528) has a red value of 196, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 20.4% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 25.3 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Windsor Greige (SW 7528) has a hue of 36° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) is cool or warm?

The color Windsor Greige (SW 7528) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Windsor Greige (SW 7528)?

Windsor Greige (SW 7528) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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

Windsor Greige (SW 7528)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) 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 47 puts Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige (SW 7528) 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


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 180, 156)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.16%
Yellow
20.41%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(36deg, 25.3 %, 69.0 %)

Hue
36°
Saturation
25.32 %.
Lightness
69.02 %.

RYB

RYB(40, 78, 47)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Yellow
78 (30.6%)
Blue
47 (18.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36°
Saturation
20.41 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 36°

W: 61.18 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 45.09

Y : 46.78

Z : 38.11

YXY

Y1 : 46.78

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 29.41%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 46.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.9Y 7.3/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 74.05

A : 1.81

B : 14.31

CIE-Lch

L : 74.05

C : 14.43

H : 82.79

CIE-Luv

L : 74.05

U : 11.17

V : 19.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.39

A : -2.02

B : 14.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Windsor Greige (SW 7528) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Windsor Greige (SW 7528) (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.



#C3B091
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ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to Pantone PMS


#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)


RAL Design


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to British Standard 4800


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Windsor Greige (SW 7528) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Windsor Greige (SW 7528) (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


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to Sherwin Williams


#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
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#C0AF97
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ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to PPG Paints


#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#C0AF92
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ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to Benjamin Moore


#BFB198
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ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)





Behr


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to Behr


#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#BBA990
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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to Valspar


#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#CBB399
Tan Suede (P012)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Windsor Greige (SW 7528) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Windsor Greige (SW 7528) to Dunn-Edwards


#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
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Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Windsor Greige (SW 7528) - #C4B49C 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 Windsor Greige (SW 7528) - #C4B49C Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
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#C0AF97
Khaki Shade (SW 7533)
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#BBAB95
Portico (SW 7548)
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#C0A588
Tamarind (SW 7538)
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#B7A48B
Outerbanks (SW 7534)
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#AD9C85
Studio Taupe (SW 7549)
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#A18E77
Sandy Ridge (SW 7535)
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#9A7E64
Rookwood Clay (SW 2823)
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#8D8168
Meadow Trail (SW 7737)
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#907D66
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#ABD1C9
Blue Sky (SW 0063)
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#E1D286
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