# Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/cloak-gray-sw-6278](https://plan-home.com/color/cloak-gray-sw-6278)

Sherwin Williams Cloak Gray SW 6278 is a deep, muted gray with a subtle cool violet cast visible in its #605e63 color value. Its low brightness gives walls a grounded, shadowed appearance without reading as black. In daylight, Cloak Gray can look like a softened charcoal gray, while warmer lamps may bring out a faint plum-like nuance. Use it for a study, dining room, bedroom accent wall, or painted cabinetry where a dark finish is wanted without a stark black effect. Pair this shade with soft off-whites, pale greige, light oak, brushed nickel, or matte black hardware for clear contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Cloak Gray
- **Color code:** SW 6278
- **HEX:** #605e63
- **RGB:** 96, 94, 99
- **LRV:** 11.35%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** purple
- **Collections:** 2015 Voyage

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Dark Shadows](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-shadows)
- [Sherwin Williams Stunning Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/stunning-shade-sw-7082)
- [Behr Digital](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-digital)
- [Benjamin Moore Mythic](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mythic-csp-510)
- [Behr Script Ink](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-script-ink)
- [Sherwin Williams Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-sw-6264)
- [Behr Arabian Veil](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-arabian-veil)
- [Behr Alter Ego](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-alter-ego)
- [Behr Pencil Point](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pencil-point)
- [Behr Graphic Charcoal](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-graphic-charcoal)
- [Benjamin Moore Anchor Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-anchor-gray-2126-30)
- [Behr Coal Mine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-coal-mine)
- [Benjamin Moore Stormy Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stormy-sky-1616)
- [Behr Asphalt Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-asphalt-gray)
- [Behr Virtuoso](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-virtuoso)
- [Behr Shadow Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shadow-mountain)
- [Sherwin Williams Peppercorn](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-peppercorn-sw7674)
- [Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ambler-slate-cw-685)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Exclusive Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/exclusive-plum-sw-6263)
- [Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape](https://plan-home.com/color/gentle-grape-sw-9074)
- [Sherwin Williams Mythical](https://plan-home.com/color/mythical-sw-6550)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Black Swan](https://plan-home.com/color/black-swan-sw-6279)
- [Sherwin Williams Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-sw-6264)
- [Sherwin Williams Perle Noir](https://plan-home.com/color/perle-noir-sw-9154)
- [Sherwin Williams Domino](https://plan-home.com/color/domino-sw-6989)
- [Sherwin Williams Quixotic Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/quixotic-plum-sw-6265)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-dark-green-sw-2816)
- [Sherwin Williams Opaline](https://plan-home.com/color/opaline-sw-6189)
- [Sherwin Williams Pine Frost](https://plan-home.com/color/pine-frost-sw-9656)
- [Sherwin Williams Vogue Green](https://plan-home.com/color/vogue-green-sw-0065)
- [Sherwin Williams Artichoke](https://plan-home.com/color/artichoke-sw-6179)
- [Sherwin Williams Filmy Green](https://plan-home.com/color/filmy-green-sw-6190)
- [Sherwin Williams Leaflet](https://plan-home.com/color/leaflet-sw-9674)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6278

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.