SW 7051

Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray

Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray SW 7051 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Analytical Gray paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 7051. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Analytical Gray SW 7051
Color code:SW 7051
Color name:Analytical Gray
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Living Well

Analytical Gray for living room

  • Sw Analytical Gray Living Room
    Instagram @allisonkayeinteriors
  • Sw Analytical Gray Living Room
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  • Sw Analytical Gray Living Room
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  • Sw Analytical Gray Living Room
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Check out this stunning Mid-tone used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Analytical Gray for exterior

  • Exterior
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  • Sw 7051 Exterior
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  • Exterior
    Instagram @heritage.custom.painting
  • Sw 7051 Exterior
    Instagram @rachelremingtondesign
  • Exterior
    Instagram @heritage.custom.painting
  • Sw 7051 Exterior
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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 hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Analytical Gray reviews

  • Sw Analytical Gray Dining Room
    Instagram @snydercorporation
  • Sw 7051 Door
    Instagram @livingmattingly
  • Sw Analytical Gray Dining Room
    Instagram @snydercorporation
  • Sw 7051 Door
    Instagram @livingmattingly
  • Sw Analytical Gray Dining Room
    Instagram @snydercorporation
  • Sw 7051 Door
    Instagram @livingmattingly

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Analytical Gray

Analytical Gray SW 7051 has an LRV of 47.47% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

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

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 47.47% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Analytical 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

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HEX value

HEX value:

#BFB6A7

RGB code:

191, 182, 167

Is Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray SW 7051 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 38° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7051 Analytical Gray HSL code: 38, 16%, 70%

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 Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Greige 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 Analytical Gray:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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.

Color comparison

Analytical Gray SW 7051 vs Diverse Beige SW 6079

Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.

Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray SW 7051 vs Sherwin Williams Diverse Beige SW 6079Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray SW 7051
LRV: 47.47%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 47.15%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Analytical Gray SW 7051 vs Amazing Gray SW 7044

We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.

Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray SW 7051 vs Sherwin Williams Amazing Gray SW 7044Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray SW 7051
LRV: 47.47%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 46.89%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#bfb6a7copy color code
RGB Decimal191, 182, 167copy color code
RGB Percent74.90%, 71.37%, 65.49%copy color code
HSVHue: 38° Saturation: 12.57% Value: 74.9%copy color code
HSLhsl(38, 16, 70)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.71 Yellow: 12.57 Key: 25.1copy color code
YIQY: 182.981 I: 10.183 Q: -2.764copy color code
XYZX: 45.188 Y: 47.323 Z: 43.303copy color code
CIE LabL:74.396 a:0.602 b:8.777copy color code
CIE LuvL:74.396 u:6.202 v:12.522copy color code
Decimal12564135copy color code
Hunter lab68.792, -3.133, 10.833copy color code
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