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Sherwin Williams African Gray (SW 9162) Paint Color


Color Name: African Gray (SW 9162)
Hex Color Code: #939899
RGB Color Code: RGB(147, 152, 153)
CMYK Values*: 3.9%, 0.7%, 0.0%, 40.0%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Blue Gray Gray





About African Gray (SW 9162) color - its meaning and example


What color is African Gray (SW 9162)?

African Gray (SW 9162) color belongs to the Neutral Blue Gray Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for African Gray (SW 9162) is #939899, and the RGB color code is RGB(147, 152, 153).

In the RGB color model, African Gray (SW 9162) has a red value of 147, a green value of 152, and a blue value of 153. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.9% cyan, 0.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190° (degrees), 2.9 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, African Gray (SW 9162) has a hue of 190° (degrees), 3.9 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.


African Gray (SW 9162) is cool or warm?

The color African Gray (SW 9162) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of African Gray (SW 9162)?

African Gray (SW 9162) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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

African Gray (SW 9162)

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of African Gray (SW 9162) 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 31 puts Sherwin Williams African Gray (SW 9162) 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


African Gray (SW 9162) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(147, 152, 153)
Red
147 (57.6%)
Green
152 (59.6%)
Blue
153 (60.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.92%
Magenta
0.65%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(190deg, 2.9 %, 58.8 %)

Hue
190°
Saturation
2.86 %.
Lightness
58.82 %.

RYB

RYB(52, 80, 81)
Red
52 (20.5%)
Yellow
80 (31.5%)
Blue
81 (31.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190°
Saturation
3.92 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 190°

W: 57.65 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 29.01

Y : 30.96

Z : 34.58

YXY

Y1 : 30.96

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 42.35%

M : 40.39%

Y : 40.00%


LRV

~ 31 %

Munsell Color System

5.1BG 6.1/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 62.47

A : -1.6

B : -1.16

CIE-Lch

L : 62.47

C : 1.98

H : 215.95

CIE-Luv

L : 62.47

U : -2.85

V : -1.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.64

A : -4.3

B : 2.1






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to African Gray (SW 9162) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to African Gray (SW 9162) (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.



#989898
Spanish Gray
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#A6A6A6
Quick Silver
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#848789
Aluminium
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to Pantone PMS


#97999B
PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#999999
PANTONE 4289 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#8C9093
PANTONE 10388 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to RAL Classic


#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#8D9295
RAL 7045 - Telegray 1
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#9B9B9B
RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to British Standard 4800


#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#A3A3A3
BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to RAL Design







Paint similar to African Gray (SW 9162) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to African Gray (SW 9162) (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


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to Sherwin Williams


#939899
African Gray (SW 9162)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#959BA0
Dustblu (SW 9161)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#969A96
Earl Grey (SW 7660)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#939591
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to Benjamin Moore


#909698
Tucker Gray (CW-705)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#979C9F
Pewter (2121-30)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#929392
Wall Street (CSP-20)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#9A9FA2
Delray Gray (1614)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to Valspar


#959A9D
Drizzling Mist (4006-1C)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#959B9E
Chrome (V113-2)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#959896
Stone Mason Gray (4008-1C)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#9A9B97
Still Life in Gray (V120-2)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)





PPG Paints


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to PPG Paints


#8E9598
Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#969794
Playing Possum (PPG0997-5)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
#999FA3
Gray Suit (PPG0993-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#92928F
Cloudy Slate (PPG0996-4)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Behr


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to Behr


#999D9E
Pencil Sketch (N500-4)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#8F9395
Flint Gray (PPU26-05)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#969795
Shark Fin (PPU24-19)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#8A9192
Gotham Gray (MQ5-29)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


African Gray (SW 9162) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of African Gray (SW 9162) to Dunn-Edwards


#999B9B
Walrus (DE 6368)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#91989D
Wolverine (DET 610)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#979D9A
Light Gray (DEC 789)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#949EA2
Soft Pumice (DE 6326)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams African Gray (SW 9162) - #939899 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 African Gray (SW 9162) - #939899 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#939899
African Gray (SW 9162)
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#939591
Tin Lizzie (SW 9163)
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#92948D
Illusive Green (SW 9164)
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#ABB0AC
Mineral Deposit (SW 7652)
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#C5C8C4
Tinsmith (SW 7657)
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#656D73
Wall Street (SW 7665)
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#7D848B
Serious Gray (SW 6256)
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#7F8486
Software (SW 7074)
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#7F817E
Cityscape (SW 7067)
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#7C7D75
Attitude Gray (SW 7060)
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#A5A9A8
Gris (SW 7659)
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#C2C0BA
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