Sherwin Williams Escape Gray (SW 6185) Paint Color

What color is Escape Gray (SW 6185)?

Escape Gray (SW 6185) color belongs to the Green Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Escape Gray (SW 6185) is #ABAC9F, and the RGB color code is RGB(171, 172, 159).

In the RGB color model, Escape Gray (SW 6185) has a red value of 171, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 159. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 7.6% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 64.6° (degrees), 7.3 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Escape Gray (SW 6185) has a hue of 64.6° (degrees), 7.6 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.

Escape Gray (SW 6185) is cool or warm?

The color Escape Gray (SW 6185) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Escape Gray (SW 6185)?

Escape Gray (SW 6185) 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.

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 Escape Gray (SW 6185) 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.