Sherwin Williams Proper Gray (SW 6003) Paint Color

What color is Proper Gray (SW 6003)?

Proper Gray (SW 6003) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Proper Gray (SW 6003) is #ADA8A5, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 168, 165).

In the RGB color model, Proper Gray (SW 6003) has a red value of 173, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 4.6% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 4.7 % saturation, and 66.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Proper Gray (SW 6003) has a hue of 22.5° (degrees), 4.6 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.

Proper Gray (SW 6003) is cool or warm?

The color Proper Gray (SW 6003) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Proper Gray (SW 6003)?

Proper Gray (SW 6003) has an LRV of nearly 40. 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.

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 40 puts Sherwin Williams Proper Gray (SW 6003) 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.