Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray (SW 0052) Paint Color

What color is Pearl Gray (SW 0052)?

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pearl Gray (SW 0052) is #CBCEC5, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 206, 197).

In the RGB color model, Pearl Gray (SW 0052) has a red value of 203, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 197. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 4.4% yellow, and 19.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation, and 79.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pearl Gray (SW 0052) has a hue of 80° (degrees), 4.4 % saturation and 80.8 % brightness/value.

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) is cool or warm?

The color Pearl Gray (SW 0052) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Pearl Gray (SW 0052)?

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) has an LRV of nearly 61. By LRV value, it is a 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 61 puts Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray (SW 0052) paint color in the lighter 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.