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Sherwin Williams Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) Paint Color


Color Name: Chelsea Gray (SW 2850)
Hex Color Code: #B6B7B0
RGB Color Code: RGB(182, 183, 176)
CMYK Values*: 0.5%, 0.0%, 3.8%, 28.2%
Color Family (Hue): Gray Beige





About Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) color - its meaning and example


What color is Chelsea Gray (SW 2850)?

Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) color belongs to the Gray Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) is #B6B7B0, and the RGB color code is RGB(182, 183, 176).

In the RGB color model, Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) has a red value of 182, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 176. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.8% yellow, and 28.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 68.6° (degrees), 4.6 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) has a hue of 68.6° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation and 71.8 % brightness/value.


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) is cool or warm?

The color Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850)?

Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) 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

Chelsea Gray (SW 2850)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) 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 Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) 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


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(182, 183, 176)
Red
182 (71.4%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
176 (69.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.55%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.83%
Key
28.24%

HSL

HSL(68.57deg, 4.6 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
68.57°
Saturation
4.64 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(33, 65, 53)
Red
33 (13.0%)
Yellow
65 (25.5%)
Blue
53 (20.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
68.57°
Saturation
3.83 %.
Brightness / Value
71.76 %.

HWB

H: 68.57°

W: 69.02 %

B: 28.24 %

XYZ

X : 44.06

Y : 46.95

Z : 47.81

YXY

Y1 : 46.95

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 28.63%

M : 28.24%

Y : 30.98%


LRV

~ 46.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.7GY 7.3/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 74.16

A : -1.63

B : 3.42

CIE-Lch

L : 74.16

C : 3.79

H : 115.5

CIE-Luv

L : 74.16

U : -0.18

V : 5.3

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.52

A : -5.12

B : 6.59






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) (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 - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#C0C0C0
Silver
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#B2BEB5
Ash Gray
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#A9A9A9
Dark Gray
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to Pantone PMS


#B2B4B2
PANTONE 421 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#B1B3B3
PANTONE Cool Gray 5 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#B9BBBB
PANTONE 10103 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)





Paint similar to Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) (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


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to PPG Paints


#B7B9B5
Gray Stone (PPG1009-4)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#BBBAB5
Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#B9B8B5
Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.4% similar)
#ABACA6
Precipitation (PPG0997-4)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


Valspar


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to Valspar


#B3B4B0
Urban Sunrise (4004-1B)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#B1B4B2
Polished Silver (4008-1B)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#B0B9B4
In the Shadows (V141-4)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#A9A8A2
Stately Graystone (V118-2)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to Benjamin Moore


#B8BAB6
Coventry Gray (HC-169)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#B4B2AE
Baltic Gray (1467)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B6B4B2
Nightingale (AF-670)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)





Behr


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to Behr


#BDBEB9
Hailstorm Gray (PPU24-17)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#B6BBB2
Keystone Gray (HDC-AC-21)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#B8BCBC
French Silver (PPU18-05)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to Sherwin Williams


#BAB9B6
March Wind (SW 7668)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B0B8B2
Silvermist (SW 7621)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#C2C0BB
Light French Gray (SW 0055)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) to Dunn-Edwards


#C3C0BB
Gray Pearl (DEC 795)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#BCC4BD
Ashwood (DE 6290)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#C7C7C2
Dolphin Tales (DET 600)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) - #B6B7B0 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 Chelsea Gray (SW 2850) - #B6B7B0 Color Images and Patterns


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