Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray SW 6278
| Official page: | Cloak Gray SW 6278 |
| Code: | SW 6278 |
| Name: | Cloak Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2015 Voyage |
What color is Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray?
Elevate your space with the sophistication of SW 6278 Cloak Gray by Sherwin Williams. This elegant hue effortlessly creates a serene atmosphere, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. The versatility of Cloak Gray can complement a variety of styles, from modern to traditional, adding a touch of timeless charm to any room. Whether used as a primary color or as an accent, SW 6278 infuses a sense of calm and balance, making it ideal for spaces where relaxation and focus are key. Embrace the understated luxury of Cloak Gray and transform your interior into a sanctuary of style and tranquility.
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What are Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray undertones?
Cloak Gray has a purple 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:
#605E63
RGB code:
96, 94, 99
Is Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray SW 6278 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 264°, this black shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
SW 6278 Cloak Gray HSL code: 264, 3%, 38%
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 Cloak 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 black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Cloak 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 6278
Cloak 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 Cloak Gray with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 84, such as Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green and Opaline.
LRV of Cloak Gray
Cloak Gray has an LRV of 11.35% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 11.35%, 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 | #605e63 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 96, 94, 99 | |
| RGB Percent | 37.65%, 36.86%, 38.82% | |
| HSV | Hue: 264° Saturation: 5.05% Value: 38.82% | |
| HSL | hsl(264, 3, 38) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.03 Magenta: 5.05 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 61.18 | |
| YIQ | Y: 95.168 I: -0.415 Q: 1.979 | |
| XYZ | X: 11.078 Y: 11.393 Z: 13.416 | |
| CIE Lab | L:40.235 a:1.847 b:-2.566 | |
| CIE Luv | L:40.235 u:0.819 v:-3.619 | |
| Decimal | 6315619 | |
| Hunter Lab | 33.754, -0.484, 0.061 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6278 Cloak Gray
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