Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray SW 0077
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- Sherwin Williams SW 0077 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray undertones?
- Is Classic French Gray SW 0077 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Classic French Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Classic French Gray SW 0077
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 0077 |
| Name: | Classic French Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Historic Interior Color Wall, Reasoned, Suburban Modern (1950s) |
What color is Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray?
Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray SW 0077 is a muted mid-tone gray with a subtle warm, earthy cast rather than a sharp blue-gray look. Its low saturation gives it a softened, slightly weathered appearance that can read almost greige in warm daylight. In cooler or dimmer light, the gray becomes more apparent and a little deeper. It suits living room walls, bedrooms, and exterior siding where a grounded neutral is wanted without the starkness of a pale gray. Pair Classic French Gray with creamy whites, natural oak, aged brass, charcoal details, or stone surfaces with warm beige undertones.
Sherwin Williams SW 0077 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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What are Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray undertones?
Classic French Gray is a midtone, near-neutral medium gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
136, 135, 130
Is Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 50°, this black leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 0077 Classic French Gray HSL code: 50, 2%, 52%
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 Classic French 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Classic French 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 0077
Classic French Gray
Darker shades
SW 0077
Classic French Gray
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 Classic French Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 230, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Classic French Gray
Classic French Gray has an LRV of 24.18% 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 24.18%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #888782 |
| RGB Decimal | 136, 135, 130 |
| RGB Percent | 53.33%, 52.94%, 50.98% |
| HSV | Hue: 50° Saturation: 4.41% Value: 53.33% |
| HSL | hsl(50, 2, 52) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.74 Yellow: 4.41 Key: 46.67 |
| YIQ | Y: 134.729 I: 2.203 Q: -1.344 |
| XYZ | X: 22.846 Y: 24.174 Z: 24.576 |
| CIE Lab | L:56.262 a:-0.593 b:2.818 |
| CIE Luv | L:56.262 u:0.857 v:4.005 |
| Decimal | 8947586 |
| Hunter Lab | 49.167, -3.102, 4.782 |
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