What is the HEX code for Sherwin Williams Allegory?

The hexadecimal color code for Sherwin Williams Allegory undertone is #b4b2a9 .

What is the RGB code of Sherwin Williams Allegory?

RGB code is 180, 178, 169 . 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 Allegory SW 9553

Q: Is Sherwin Williams Allegory SW 9553 cool or warm?

Sherwin Williams SW 9553 Allegory is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Sherwin Williams Allegory undertones?

Yellow is Sherwin Williams Allegory undertone color.

Code:	SW 9553
Name:	Allegory
Brand:	Sherwin Williams
Collections:	Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

What color is Sherwin Williams Allegory?

Sherwin Williams SW 9553 Allegory brings warmth and sophistication to any space with its rich and deep hue. This elegant color pairs beautifully with shades like Benjamin Moore 2111-50 Gray Horse and Farrow & Ball Hague Blue. The combination of Allegory with Gray Horse creates a timeless and classic look, while pairing it with Hague Blue adds a modern and stylish twist to the space. By incorporating these complementary colors, you can achieve a balanced and harmonious color palette that exudes a sense of refined elegance.

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What are Sherwin Williams Allegory undertones?

Allegory has a clear yellow 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:

#B4B2A9

RGB code:

180, 178, 169

Is Sherwin Williams Allegory SW 9553 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 49°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

SW 9553 Allegory HSL code: 49, 7%, 68%

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 Allegory

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 Allegory:

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

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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 Allegory with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 229, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

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LRV of Allegory

Allegory has an LRV of 44.57% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 44.57%, 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	#b4b2a9
RGB Decimal	180, 178, 169
RGB Percent	70.59%, 69.80%, 66.27%
HSV	Hue: 49° Saturation: 6.11% Value: 70.59%
HSL	hsl(49, 7, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.11 Yellow: 6.11 Key: 29.41
YIQ	Y: 177.572 I: 4.084 Q: -2.378
XYZ	X: 41.903 Y: 44.409 Z: 43.89
CIE Lab	L:72.501 a:-0.926 b:4.848
CIE Luv	L:72.501 u:1.665 v:7.201
Decimal	11842217
Hunter Lab	66.64, -4.381, 7.599