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Sherwin Williams Westchester Gray (SW 2849) Paint Color


Color Name: Westchester Gray (SW 2849)
Hex Color Code: #797978
RGB Color Code: RGB(121, 121, 120)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 0.8%, 52.5%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Westchester Gray (SW 2849) color - its meaning and example


What color is Westchester Gray (SW 2849)?

Westchester Gray (SW 2849) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Westchester Gray (SW 2849) is #797978, and the RGB color code is RGB(121, 121, 120).

In the RGB color model, Westchester Gray (SW 2849) has a red value of 121, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.8% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.4 % saturation, and 47.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Westchester Gray (SW 2849) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.8 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) is cool or warm?

The color Westchester Gray (SW 2849) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Westchester Gray (SW 2849)?

Westchester Gray (SW 2849) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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

Westchester Gray (SW 2849)

Light Color


Compare LRV 19 of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) 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 19 puts Sherwin Williams Westchester Gray (SW 2849) 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


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(121, 121, 120)
Red
121 (47.5%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.83%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 0.4 %, 47.3 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
0.41 %.
Lightness
47.25 %.

RYB

RYB(80, 103, 107)
Red
80 (31.4%)
Yellow
103 (40.4%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
0.83 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 47.06 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 18.11

Y : 19.1

Z : 20.5

YXY

Y1 : 19.1

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 52.55%

M : 52.55%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 19.1 %

Munsell Color System

3.6GY 4.9/0.1

CIE-Lab

L : 50.8

A : -0.2

B : 0.54

CIE-Lch

L : 50.8

C : 0.58

H : 110.03

CIE-Luv

L : 50.8

U : 0.06

V : 0.77

Hunter-Lab

L : 43.7

A : -2.49

B : 2.77






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Westchester Gray (SW 2849) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Westchester Gray (SW 2849) (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.



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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to RAL Classic


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RAL 7037 - Dusty Gray
ΔE - 0.90 (99.1% similar)
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RAL 9023 - Pearl Dark Gray
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to Pantone PMS


#7E7B79
PANTONE 10394 C
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 8401 C
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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PANTONE Cool Gray 9 C
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 424 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to British Standard 4800


#7C7E81
BS 00-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#8A8A89
BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 6.38 (93.6% similar)
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BS 22-B-23 - Purple
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to Pantone TCX




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#808080
Trolley Gray
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)





Paint similar to Westchester Gray (SW 2849) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Westchester Gray (SW 2849) (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


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to Sherwin Williams


#7F817E
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ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to PPG Paints


#7B7A78
City Skyline (PPG0995-6)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#81807E
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ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#7E7A74
On The Edge (PPG0998-6)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to Dunn-Edwards


#787976
Legendary Gray (DE 6369)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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Coal Miner (DET 613)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)





Behr


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to Behr


#757574
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ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
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Shutter Gray (PPU25-18)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to Valspar


#757576
Ground Truth (8006-11E)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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Nature Walk (8006-12E)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
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Glen Plaid (V118-3)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#81817E
Grey Suit (4004-2A)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Westchester Gray (SW 2849) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Westchester Gray (SW 2849) to Benjamin Moore


#787B7D
Steel Wool (2121-20)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
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Lampblack (CW-695)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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Granite (AF-660)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Amherst Gray (HC-167)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)








Color Combinations


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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 Westchester Gray (SW 2849) - #797978 Color Images and Patterns


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