What is the HEX code for Sherwin Williams African Gray?

The hexadecimal color code for Sherwin Williams African Gray undertone is #939899 .

What is the RGB code of Sherwin Williams African Gray?

RGB code is 147, 152, 153 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Sherwin Williams African Gray SW 9162

Q: Is Sherwin Williams African Gray SW 9162 cool or warm?

Sherwin Williams SW 9162 African Gray is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Sherwin Williams African Gray undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams African Gray undertone color.

Official page:	African Gray SW 9162
Code:	SW 9162
Name:	African Gray
Brand:	Sherwin Williams

What color is Sherwin Williams African Gray?

Sherwin Williams SW 9162 African Gray is a sophisticated and versatile color that brings a modern touch to any space. This deep and moody hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites like SW 7005 Pure White for a striking contrast. For a more cohesive look, try combining African Gray with warm neutrals such as SW 7036 Accessible Beige. Accents in shades like SW 6244 Naval or SW 6183 Conservative Gray can also complement African Gray, adding depth and interest to your interior design scheme. Experience the timeless elegance of African Gray (SW 9162) by incorporating it into your home decor palette.

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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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What are Sherwin Williams African Gray undertones?

African Gray has a blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#939899

RGB code:

147, 152, 153

Is Sherwin Williams African Gray SW 9162 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 190°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

SW 9162 African Gray HSL code: 190, 3%, 59%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects African Gray

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams African Gray:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

SW 9162
African Gray

Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color African Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 10, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.

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LRV of African Gray

African Gray has an LRV of 30.98% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 30.98%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#939899
RGB Decimal	147, 152, 153
RGB Percent	57.65%, 59.61%, 60.00%
HSV	Hue: 190° Saturation: 3.92% Value: 60.0%
HSL	hsl(190, 3, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.92 Magenta: 0.65 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 40.0
YIQ	Y: 150.619 I: -3.301 Q: -0.746
XYZ	X: 29.009 Y: 30.959 Z: 34.576
CIE Lab	L:62.473 a:-1.604 b:-1.149
CIE Luv	L:62.473 u:-2.855 v:-1.39
Decimal	9672857
Hunter Lab	55.641, -4.309, 2.105