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Sherwin Williams Software (SW 7074) Paint Color


Color Name: Software (SW 7074)
Hex Color Code: #7F8486
RGB Color Code: RGB(127, 132, 134)
CMYK Values*: 5.2%, 1.5%, 0.0%, 47.5%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Blue Gray Gray





About Software (SW 7074) color - its meaning and example


What color is Software (SW 7074)?

Software (SW 7074) color belongs to the Neutral Blue Gray Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Software (SW 7074) is #7F8486, and the RGB color code is RGB(127, 132, 134).

In the RGB color model, Software (SW 7074) has a red value of 127, a green value of 132, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 5.2% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 2.8 % saturation, and 51.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Software (SW 7074) has a hue of 197.1° (degrees), 5.2 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.


Software (SW 7074) is cool or warm?

The color Software (SW 7074) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Software (SW 7074)?

Software (SW 7074) has an LRV of nearly 23. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



Dark Color

Software (SW 7074)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Software (SW 7074) 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 23 puts Sherwin Williams Software (SW 7074) 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


Software (SW 7074) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(127, 132, 134)
Red
127 (49.8%)
Green
132 (51.8%)
Blue
134 (52.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
5.22%
Magenta
1.49%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
47.45%

HSL

HSL(197.14deg, 2.8 %, 51.2 %)

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
2.81 %.
Lightness
51.18 %.

RYB

RYB(68, 94, 99)
Red
68 (26.8%)
Yellow
94 (36.8%)
Blue
99 (39.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.14°
Saturation
5.22 %.
Brightness / Value
52.55 %.

HWB

H: 197.14°

W: 49.80 %

B: 47.45 %

XYZ

X : 21.31

Y : 22.74

Z : 25.82

YXY

Y1 : 22.74

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 50.20%

M : 48.24%

Y : 47.45%


LRV

~ 22.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.9BG 5.3/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 54.8

A : -1.43

B : -1.72

CIE-Lch

L : 54.8

C : 2.24

H : 230.29

CIE-Luv

L : 54.8

U : -2.89

V : -2.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.68

A : -3.68

B : 1.27






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Software (SW 7074) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Software (SW 7074) (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.



#848789
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ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#7F7F7F
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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#848482
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to RAL Classic


#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#858583
RAL 9022 - Pearl Light Gray
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#797B7A
RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
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RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to British Standard 4800


#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#89888C
BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to Pantone PMS


#7B8085
PANTONE 10389 C
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#868787
PANTONE 8400 C
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#888B8D
PANTONE Cool Gray 8 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#7F7F7E
PANTONE 8401 C
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)


RAL Design


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to RAL Design


#828282
RAL 000 55 00 - Medium Grey
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#8F8F8E
RAL 000 60 00 - Ash Grey
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#6F787D
RAL 240 50 05 - Smoky Blue
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


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#808080
Trolley Gray
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)





Paint similar to Software (SW 7074) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Software (SW 7074) (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


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to Sherwin Williams


#7F8486
Software (SW 7074)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#7D848B
Serious Gray (SW 6256)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#7F817E
Cityscape (SW 7067)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#777F86
Downing Slate (SW 2819)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to Benjamin Moore


#7F8487
Englewood Cliffs (1607)
ΔE - 0.58 (99.4% similar)
#7F8386
Rock Gray (1615)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
#7E8283
Whale Gray (2134-40)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
#7E8181
Lampblack (CW-695)
ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)


Behr


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to Behr


#7F8384
Legendary Gray (PPU26-03)
ΔE - 0.72 (99.3% similar)
#838789
Magnetic Gray (N500-5)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#818387
Mission Control (N530-5)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#858A8E
Overcast (PPU26-21)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)





Valspar


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to Valspar


#808585
City Storm (4008-2A)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
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Sharkfin (4007-2A)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#7D7F83
Vessel Gray (4005-2A)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#81817E
Grey Suit (4004-2A)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to Dunn-Edwards


#808283
Storm Cloud (DE 6362)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#888786
Looking Glass (DE 6376)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#797B80
Tarnished Silver (DE 6355)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#727A7C
Rhinoceros (DE 6327)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Software (SW 7074) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Software (SW 7074) to PPG Paints


#848585
Dover Gray (PPG1001-5)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#7B8588
Garrison Gray (PPG1039-5)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#828388
Victorian Pewter (PPG1013-5)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#838B91
Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Software (SW 7074) - #7F8486 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


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