Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray SW 6197
| Official page: | Aloof Gray SW 6197 |
| Code: | SW 6197 |
| Name: | Aloof Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray?
Create a serene and sophisticated ambiance with Sherwin Williams SW 6197 Aloof Gray. This versatile shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites, warm taupes, and soft pastels for a calming and contemporary look. Use it as a backdrop to accentuate rich jewel tones or metallic finishes for a touch of glamour. Aloof Gray lends a modern elegance to any space, making it a timeless choice for walls, furniture, and accents. Incorporate this chic color into your design scheme for a refined and inviting atmosphere.
Aloof Gray for bedroom (3 photos)
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Aloof Gray for living room (4 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6197 for bathroom (4 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone grey real bathrooms.
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Aloof Gray for exterior (3 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray reviews (5 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray undertones?
Aloof Gray 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:
#C9C9C0
RGB code:
201, 201, 192
Is Sherwin Williams Aloof Gray SW 6197 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 60°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 6197 Aloof Gray HSL code: 60, 8%, 77%
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 Aloof 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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Aloof 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 6197
Aloof Gray
Darker shades
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 Aloof Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue and Dusty Heather.
LRV of Aloof Gray
Aloof Gray has an LRV of 57.92% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 57.92%, 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 | #c9c9c0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 201, 192 | |
| RGB Percent | 78.82%, 78.82%, 75.29% | |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 4.48% Value: 78.82% | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 8, 77) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.48 Key: 21.18 | |
| YIQ | Y: 199.974 I: 2.892 Q: -2.801 | |
| XYZ | X: 54.486 Y: 57.997 Z: 58.179 | |
| CIE Lab | L:80.737 a:-1.614 b:4.495 | |
| CIE Luv | L:80.737 u:0.501 v:6.954 | |
| Decimal | 13224384 | |
| Hunter Lab | 76.156, -5.563, 8.014 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6197 Aloof Gray
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