Sherwin Williams Proper Gray (SW 6003) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Proper Gray (SW 6003) |
| Hex Color Code: | #ADA8A5 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(173, 168, 165) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 2.9%, 4.6%, 32.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Neutral |
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.
Dark Color
Proper Gray (SW 6003)
Light Color
Compare LRV 40 of Proper Gray (SW 6003) 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 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.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Proper Gray (SW 6003) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(173, 168, 165)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.89%
Yellow
4.62%
Key
32.16%
HSL
HSL(22.5deg, 4.7 %, 66.3 %)
Hue
22.5°
Saturation
4.65 %.
Lightness
66.27 %.
RYB
RYB(43, 71, 62)
Red
43 (16.7%)
Yellow
71 (27.9%)
Blue
62 (24.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
22.5°
Saturation
4.62 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.
HWB
H: 22.5°
W: 64.71 %
B: 32.16 %
XYZ
X : 38.03
Y : 39.61
Z : 41.24
YXY
Y1 : 39.61
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 32.16%
M : 34.12%
Y : 35.29%
LRV
~ 39.6 %
Munsell Color System
0.6Y 6.8/0.4
CIE-Lab
L : 69.19
A : 1.24
B : 2.17
CIE-Lch
L : 69.19
C : 2.5
H : 60.26
CIE-Luv
L : 69.19
U : 3.07
V : 2.94
Hunter-Lab
L : 62.93
A : -2.27
B : 5.2
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
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Pantone TCX
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British Standard 4800
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RAL Design
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RAL Classic
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Color Combinations
View more Sherwin Williams Proper Gray (SW 6003) - #ADA8A5 color palettes and coordinating colors
615B58
7B7571
958E8A
ADA8A5
C5C2C0
DEDCDA
F6F5F5
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.
ADA5AA
ADA5A6
ADA8A5
ADACA5
AAADA5
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.
ADA8A5
A5ADA8
A8A5AD
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
ADA8A5
A6ADA5
A5AAAD
ACA5AD
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
ADA8A5
B5B1AE
BDB9B7
C6C2C0
CECBC9
D6D4D2
DEDCDB
E6E5E4
EFEEED
F7F6F6
FFFFFF
ADA8A5
9C9794
8A8684
797673
686563
565452
454342
343231
232221
111110
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Sherwin Williams Proper Gray (SW 6003) - #ADA8A5 Color Images and Patterns
