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Sherwin Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) Paint Color


Color Name: Clary Sage (SW 6178)
Hex Color Code: #ACAD97
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 173, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.6%, 0.0%, 12.7%, 32.2%
Color Family (Hue): Green





About Clary Sage (SW 6178) color - its meaning and example


What color is Clary Sage (SW 6178)?

Clary Sage (SW 6178) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Clary Sage (SW 6178) is #ACAD97, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 173, 151).

In the RGB color model, Clary Sage (SW 6178) has a red value of 172, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.7% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 62.7° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation, and 63.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Clary Sage (SW 6178) has a hue of 62.7° (degrees), 12.7 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.


Clary Sage (SW 6178) is cool or warm?

The color Clary Sage (SW 6178) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Clary Sage (SW 6178)?

Clary Sage (SW 6178) has an LRV of nearly 41. 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

Clary Sage (SW 6178)

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of Clary Sage (SW 6178) 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 41 puts Sherwin Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) 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


Clary Sage (SW 6178) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 173, 151)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.58%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.72%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(62.73deg, 11.8 %, 63.5 %)

Hue
62.73°
Saturation
11.83 %.
Lightness
63.53 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 83, 60)
Red
44 (17.1%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
60 (23.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
62.73°
Saturation
12.72 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 62.73°

W: 59.22 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 37.54

Y : 40.89

Z : 35.19

YXY

Y1 : 40.89

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 32.16%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 40.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.1GY 6.9/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 70.1

A : -4.26

B : 11.19

CIE-Lch

L : 70.1

C : 11.98

H : 110.85

CIE-Luv

L : 70.1

U : 0.61

V : 16.54

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.95

A : -7.11

B : 12.13






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Clary Sage (SW 6178) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


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#B0A999
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ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Clary Sage (SW 6178) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Clary Sage (SW 6178) to Pantone PMS


#A8AE98
PANTONE 4178 C
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#A8A99E
PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


RAL Design


Clary Sage (SW 6178) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Clary Sage (SW 6178) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Clary Sage (SW 6178) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Clary Sage (SW 6178) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


RAL Classic


Clary Sage (SW 6178) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Clary Sage (SW 6178) to RAL Classic


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Clary Sage (SW 6178) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Clary Sage (SW 6178) (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.


Valspar


Clary Sage (SW 6178) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Clary Sage (SW 6178) to Valspar


#ACA996
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ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Clary Sage (SW 6178) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Clary Sage (SW 6178) to PPG Paints


#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Clary Sage (SW 6178) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Clary Sage (SW 6178) to Sherwin Williams


#B2AC96
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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)





Behr


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ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
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Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Clary Sage (SW 6178) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Clary Sage (SW 6178) to Benjamin Moore


#AEAA9A
Herbal Escape (1487)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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Sandy Hook Gray (HC-108)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
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Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Clary Sage (SW 6178) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Clary Sage (SW 6178) to Dunn-Edwards


#A5A495
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Clary Sage (SW 6178) - #ACAD97 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 Clary Sage (SW 6178) - #ACAD97 Color Images and Patterns


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