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Sherwin Williams Studio Clay (SW 9172) Paint Color


Color Name: Studio Clay (SW 9172)
Hex Color Code: #958D7F
RGB Color Code: RGB(149, 141, 127)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.4%, 14.8%, 41.6%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Studio Clay (SW 9172) color - its meaning and example


What color is Studio Clay (SW 9172)?

Studio Clay (SW 9172) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Studio Clay (SW 9172) is #958D7F, and the RGB color code is RGB(149, 141, 127).

In the RGB color model, Studio Clay (SW 9172) has a red value of 149, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 127. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.4% magenta, 14.8% yellow, and 41.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.2° (degrees), 9.4 % saturation, and 54.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Studio Clay (SW 9172) has a hue of 38.2° (degrees), 14.8 % saturation and 58.4 % brightness/value.


Studio Clay (SW 9172) is cool or warm?

The color Studio Clay (SW 9172) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Studio Clay (SW 9172)?

Studio Clay (SW 9172) has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

Studio Clay (SW 9172)

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of Studio Clay (SW 9172) 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 27 puts Sherwin Williams Studio Clay (SW 9172) 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


Studio Clay (SW 9172) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(149, 141, 127)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Green
141 (55.3%)
Blue
127 (49.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.37%
Yellow
14.77%
Key
41.57%

HSL

HSL(38.18deg, 9.4 %, 54.1 %)

Hue
38.18°
Saturation
9.40 %.
Lightness
54.12 %.

RYB

RYB(67, 96, 83)
Red
67 (26.5%)
Yellow
96 (37.7%)
Blue
83 (32.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
38.18°
Saturation
14.77 %.
Brightness / Value
58.43 %.

HWB

H: 38.18°

W: 49.80 %

B: 41.57 %

XYZ

X : 25.75

Y : 26.97

Z : 23.93

YXY

Y1 : 26.97

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 41.57%

M : 44.71%

Y : 50.20%


LRV

~ 27 %

Munsell Color System

6.8Y 5.7/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 58.95

A : 0.48

B : 8.53

CIE-Lch

L : 58.95

C : 8.54

H : 86.78

CIE-Luv

L : 58.95

U : 5.59

V : 11.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.93

A : -2.38

B : 9.04






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Studio Clay (SW 9172) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Studio Clay (SW 9172) (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.



#8B8680
Gray (Crayola)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#A99A86
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ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#9A8678
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ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#848482
Battleship Gray
ΔE - 7.20 (92.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to RAL Classic


#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#92886F
RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#878581
RAL 9007 - Gray Aluminium
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to Pantone PMS


#968C83
PANTONE Warm Gray 7 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#98897B
PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A39382
PANTONE 7530 C
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#8E8E8E
BS 18-B-23 - Grey
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Studio Clay (SW 9172) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Studio Clay (SW 9172) (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


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to Sherwin Williams


#958D7F
Studio Clay (SW 9172)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#988F85
Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#908A83
Dovetail (SW 7018)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to Valspar


#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#918F85
World's Away (V145-4)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#958F88
Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to Benjamin Moore


#908980
Castle Gate (CSP-75)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#9F9282
Weimaraner (AF-155)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)





PPG Paints


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to PPG Paints


#9F9484
Stone Gray (PPG1023-5)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#9C8F83
Nut Shell (PPG14-02)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#949089
Mt. Rainier (PPG0998-5)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to Dunn-Edwards


#9E9589
Barnwood Gray (DET 620)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#9F9180
Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#9F947D
Weather Board (DE 6222)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Behr


Studio Clay (SW 9172) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Studio Clay (SW 9172) to Behr


#A09482
Rolling Pebble (PPU7-23)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#908D86
Parador Stone (PPU24-08)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#938577
Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#928C87
Creek Bend (790F-4)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Studio Clay (SW 9172) - #958D7F 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


Sherwin Williams Studio Clay (SW 9172) - #958D7F Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#958D7F
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#908A83
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