Sherwin Williams Escape Gray SW 6185

What are Sherwin Williams Escape Gray undertones?

The undertone of Escape Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Escape Gray SW 6185 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 65° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6185 Escape Gray HSL code: 65, 7%, 65%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 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 Escape 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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Escape 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 6185
Escape Gray

• SW 7658
  Gray Clouds

  

• SW 7066
  Gray Matters

  

• SW 7065
  Argos

  

• SW 2850
  Chelsea Gray

  

• SW 7651
  Front Porch

  

Darker shades

SW 6185
Escape Gray

• SW 9128
  Green Onyx

  

• SW 9130
  Evergreen Fog

  

• SW 6179
  Artichoke

  

• SW 7060
  Attitude Gray

  

• SW 6199
  Rare 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 Escape Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 245, such as Sherwin Williams Purple Passage and Elation.

SW 6185
Escape Gray

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 6827
  Elation

  

• SW 7139
  Lady's Slipper

  

• SW 6824
  Forget-Me-Not

  

• SW 6545
  Majestic Purple

  

• SW 6552
  Dewberry

  

• SW 6823
  Brave Purple

  

LRV of Escape Gray

Escape Gray has an LRV of 40.59% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#abac9f
RGB Decimal	171, 172, 159
RGB Percent	67.06%, 67.45%, 62.35%
HSV	Hue: 65° Saturation: 7.56% Value: 67.45%
HSL	hsl(65, 7, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.58 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 7.56 Key: 32.55
YIQ	Y: 170.219 I: 3.582 Q: -4.257
XYZ	X: 37.804 Y: 40.666 Z: 38.649
CIE Lab	L:69.942 a:-2.73 b:6.566
CIE Luv	L:69.942 u:0.138 v:9.889
Decimal	11250847
Hunter Lab	63.77, -5.781, 8.705