Sherwin Williams Mineral Gray (SW 2740) Paint Color

What color is Mineral Gray (SW 2740)?

Mineral Gray (SW 2740) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mineral Gray (SW 2740) is #515763, and the RGB color code is RGB(81, 87, 99).

In the RGB color model, Mineral Gray (SW 2740) has a red value of 81, a green value of 87, and a blue value of 99. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.2% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 61.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 220° (degrees), 10.0 % saturation, and 35.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mineral Gray (SW 2740) has a hue of 220° (degrees), 18.2 % saturation and 38.8 % brightness/value.

Mineral Gray (SW 2740) is cool or warm?

The color Mineral Gray (SW 2740) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Mineral Gray (SW 2740)?

Mineral Gray (SW 2740) has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 9 puts Sherwin Williams Mineral Gray (SW 2740) 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.