Sherwin Williams African Gray SW 9162
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- African Gray for living room (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 9162 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams African Gray reviews (3 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams African Gray undertones?
- Is African Gray SW 9162 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on African Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of African Gray SW 9162
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | African Gray SW 9162 |
| Code: | SW 9162 |
| Name: | African Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams African Gray?
Sherwin Williams African Gray SW 9162 is a medium-light gray with a faint cool blue-green cast visible in its color value. It has enough depth to read clearly on walls without making a room feel overly dark or heavy. In bright daylight, African Gray can appear clean and softly silvery, while lower or warmer artificial light may bring out its more neutral side. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas where a restrained gray is wanted without a sharp, icy look. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal textiles, or muted blue-green accents for a measured, cohesive palette.
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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 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 |
