Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A8A093 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(168, 160, 147) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 4.8%, 12.5%, 34.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
What color is Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)?
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) is #A8A093, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 160, 147).
In the RGB color model, Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) has a red value of 168, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 12.5% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) is cool or warm?
The color Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)?
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
Light Color
Compare LRV 36 of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) 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 36 puts Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) 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
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(168, 160, 147)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
147 (57.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.76%
Yellow
12.50%
Key
34.12%
HSL
HSL(37.14deg, 10.8 %, 61.8 %)
Hue
37.14°
Saturation
10.77 %.
Lightness
61.76 %.
RYB
RYB(51, 83, 67)
Red
51 (20.2%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
37.14°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Brightness / Value
65.88 %.
HWB
H: 37.14°
W: 57.65 %
B: 34.12 %
XYZ
X : 33.99
Y : 35.57
Z : 32.68
YXY
Y1 : 35.57
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 34.12%
M : 37.25%
Y : 42.35%
LRV
~ 35.6 %
Munsell Color System
6.9Y 6.5/1.3
CIE-Lab
L : 66.19
A : 0.61
B : 7.81
CIE-Lch
L : 66.19
C : 7.83
H : 85.54
CIE-Luv
L : 66.19
U : 5.5
V : 10.89
Hunter-Lab
L : 59.64
A : -2.66
B : 9.26
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Color Combinations
View more Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) - #A8A093 color palettes and coordinating colors
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766D5F
918777
A8A093
BFB9AF
D6D2CB
ECEBE8
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.
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A89693
A8A093
A6A893
9BA893
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.
A8A093
93A8A0
A093A8
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
A8A093
93A896
939BA8
A893A6
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
A8A093
B1AA9E
B9B3A9
C2BCB3
CBC6BE
D4D0C9
DCD9D4
E5E2DF
EEECE9
F6F6F4
FFFFFF
A8A093
979084
868076
767067
656058
54504A
43403B
32302C
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) - #A8A093 Color Images and Patterns
