Sherwin Williams Chatura Gray SW 9169

What are Sherwin Williams Chatura Gray undertones?

The undertone of Chatura Gray can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Chatura Gray SW 9169 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 26° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9169 Chatura Gray HSL code: 26, 12%, 58%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Chatura 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:

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 Chatura 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 9169
Chatura Gray

• SW 9573
  Hibernate

  

• SW 9572
  Warm Pewter

  

• SW 7024
  Functional Gray

  

• SW 9160
  Armadillo

  

• SW 7023
  Requisite Gray

  

Darker shades

SW 9169
Chatura Gray

• SW 7515
  Homestead Brown

  

• SW 6074
  Spalding Gray

  

• SW 9579
  Timeless Taupe

  

• SW 2840
  Hammered Silver

  

• SW 7514
  Foothills

  

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 Chatura Gray with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 206, such as Sherwin Williams Glass Bead and Morning at Sea.

SW 9169
Chatura Gray

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

LRV of Chatura Gray

Chatura Gray has an LRV of 29.89% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a09287
RGB Decimal	160, 146, 135
RGB Percent	62.75%, 57.25%, 52.94%
HSV	Hue: 26° Saturation: 15.62% Value: 62.75%
HSL	hsl(26, 12, 58)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.75 Yellow: 15.62 Key: 37.25
YIQ	Y: 148.932 I: 11.877 Q: -0.462
XYZ	X: 29.149 Y: 29.781 Z: 27.128
CIE Lab	L:61.465 a:3.281 b:7.712
CIE Luv	L:61.465 u:9.103 v:10.109
Decimal	10523271
Hunter Lab	54.572, -0.159, 8.727