Sherwin Williams Rare Gray SW 6199
Let’s dive into a full Rare Gray paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6199. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
| Official color page: | Rare Gray SW 6199 |
| Color code: | SW 6199 |
| Color name: | Rare Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Color collections: | Midnight Mystery |
What are Sherwin Williams Rare Gray undertones?
Yellow is Sherwin Williams Rare Gray undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
HEX value
HEX value:
#A6A69B
RGB code:
166, 166, 155
Is Sherwin Williams Rare Gray SW 6199 cool or warm?
With a hue of 60° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6199 Rare Gray HSL code: 60, 6%, 63%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Rare Gray:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Sherwin Williams SW 6199 Rare Gray
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Sherwin Williams SW 6199 Rare Gray
Color comparison
Rare Gray SW 6199 vs Frosted Fern SW 9648
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Rare Gray SW 6199 vs Downing Stone SW 2821
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