Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray (SW 6261) Paint Color

What color is Swanky Gray (SW 6261)?

Swanky Gray (SW 6261) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Swanky Gray (SW 6261) is #B5B1B5, and the RGB color code is RGB(181, 177, 181).

In the RGB color model, Swanky Gray (SW 6261) has a red value of 181, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 181. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 2.6 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Swanky Gray (SW 6261) has a hue of 300° (degrees), 2.2 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.

Swanky Gray (SW 6261) is cool or warm?

The color Swanky Gray (SW 6261) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Swanky Gray (SW 6261)?

Swanky Gray (SW 6261) has an LRV of nearly 45. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 45 puts Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray (SW 6261) paint color in the medium 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.