Sherwin Williams Unusual Gray (SW 7059) Paint Color

What color is Unusual Gray (SW 7059)?

Unusual Gray (SW 7059) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Unusual Gray (SW 7059) is #A3A7A0, and the RGB color code is RGB(163, 167, 160).

In the RGB color model, Unusual Gray (SW 7059) has a red value of 163, a green value of 167, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 4.2% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 94.3° (degrees), 3.8 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Unusual Gray (SW 7059) has a hue of 94.3° (degrees), 4.2 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.

Unusual Gray (SW 7059) is cool or warm?

The color Unusual Gray (SW 7059) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Unusual Gray (SW 7059)?

Unusual Gray (SW 7059) has an LRV of nearly 38. 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 38 puts Sherwin Williams Unusual Gray (SW 7059) 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.