Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray SW 6278

What are Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray undertones?

The undertone of Cloak Gray can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cloak Gray SW 6278 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 264° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6278 Cloak Gray HSL code: 264, 3%, 38%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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:

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

• SW 6263
  Exclusive Plum

  

• SW 9074
  Gentle Grape

  

• SW 6550
  Mythical

  

Darker shades

SW 6278
Cloak Gray

• SW 6279
  Black Swan

  

• SW 6264
  Midnight

  

• SW 9154
  Perle Noir

  

• SW 6989
  Domino

  

• SW 6265
  Quixotic Plum

  

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.

SW 6278
Cloak Gray

• SW 2816
  Rookwood Dark Green

  

• SW 6189
  Opaline

  

• SW 9656
  Pine Frost

  

• SW 0065
  Vogue Green

  

• SW 6179
  Artichoke

  

• SW 6190
  Filmy Green

  

• SW 9674
  Leaflet

  

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?

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