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Sherwin Williams Morning Fog (SW 6255) Paint Color


Color Name: Morning Fog (SW 6255)
Hex Color Code: #A8AEB1
RGB Color Code: RGB(168, 174, 177)
CMYK Values*: 5.1%, 1.7%, 0.0%, 30.6%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Blue Gray Gray





About Morning Fog (SW 6255) color - its meaning and example


What color is Morning Fog (SW 6255)?

Morning Fog (SW 6255) color belongs to the Neutral Blue Gray Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Morning Fog (SW 6255) is #A8AEB1, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 174, 177).

In the RGB color model, Morning Fog (SW 6255) has a red value of 168, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.1% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 5.5 % saturation, and 67.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Morning Fog (SW 6255) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 5.1 % saturation and 69.4 % brightness/value.


Morning Fog (SW 6255) is cool or warm?

The color Morning Fog (SW 6255) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Morning Fog (SW 6255)?

Morning Fog (SW 6255) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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

Morning Fog (SW 6255)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of Morning Fog (SW 6255) 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 42 puts Sherwin Williams Morning Fog (SW 6255) 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


Morning Fog (SW 6255) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(168, 174, 177)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
177 (69.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.08%
Magenta
1.69%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
30.59%

HSL

HSL(200deg, 5.5 %, 67.6 %)

Hue
200°
Saturation
5.45 %.
Lightness
67.65 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 64, 62)
Red
36 (14.2%)
Yellow
64 (25.0%)
Blue
62 (24.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200°
Saturation
5.08 %.
Brightness / Value
69.41 %.

HWB

H: 200°

W: 65.88 %

B: 30.59 %

XYZ

X : 39.22

Y : 41.77

Z : 47.59

YXY

Y1 : 41.77

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 34.12%

M : 31.76%

Y : 30.59%


LRV

~ 41.8 %

Munsell Color System

9.7BG 6.9/0.6

CIE-Lab

L : 70.71

A : -1.52

B : -2.28

CIE-Lch

L : 70.71

C : 2.74

H : 236.28

CIE-Luv

L : 70.71

U : -3.51

V : -3.11

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.63

A : -4.78

B : 1.58






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Morning Fog (SW 6255) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Morning Fog (SW 6255) (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.



#A9A9A9
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)





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


RAL Design


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to Pantone PMS


#AAADAE
PANTONE 10105 C
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
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PANTONE 10104 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE Silver 10077 C
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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PANTONE 4274 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to British Standard 4800


#A9A9A8
BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to RAL Classic


#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
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RAL 9006 - White Aluminium
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
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RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
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RAL 7004 - Signal Gray
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)





Paint similar to Morning Fog (SW 6255) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Morning Fog (SW 6255) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to Sherwin Williams


#A8AEB1
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#A9B0B1
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ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to PPG Paints


#A9AFB2
Gosling Gray (PPG0993-3)
ΔE - 0.28 (99.7% similar)
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Silver Charm (PPG1013-4)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#ACADAD
Flagstone (PPG1001-4)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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Stepping Stone (PPG1010-4)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to Valspar


#A9ACAD
Metropolis (4005-1C)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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Polished Silver (4008-1B)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
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Warm Shale (M219)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to Benjamin Moore


#AAAEB3
Pigeon Gray (2133-50)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
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Slate (CW-700)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Thundercloud Gray (2124-40)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to Dunn-Edwards


#A9AAAB
Castlerock (DE 6375)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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Baby Seal (DE 6361)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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Industrial Age (DET 618)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
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Lake Placid (DE 6318)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Behr


Morning Fog (SW 6255) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Morning Fog (SW 6255) to Behr


#A2A4A6
Power Gray (N530-4)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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Flannel Gray (N520-3)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
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Chain Reaction (PPU25-16)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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Sparrow (780F-4)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)








Color Combinations


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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 Morning Fog (SW 6255) - #A8AEB1 Color Images and Patterns


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