Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray SW 6010
| Official page: | Flexible Gray SW 6010 |
| Code: | SW 6010 |
| Name: | Flexible Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, Sophisticated Sanctuary |
What color is Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray?
Sherwin Williams SW 6010 Flexible Gray is a subdued and versatile color that complements a variety of design styles. Pair Flexible Gray with soft neutrals like Sherwin Williams SW 7008 Alabaster or warm tones such as Sherwin Williams SW 6158 Sawdust for a harmonious color palette. This gray hue also pairs beautifully with cool blues like Sherwin Williams SW 6244 Naval or deep greens like Sherwin Williams SW 6204 Sea Salt for a sophisticated and calming look. Embrace the flexibility of Flexible Gray by incorporating accents in dusty pinks like Sherwin Williams SW 6037 Temperate Taupe for a touch of warmth and elegance in your space.
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What are Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray undertones?
Flexible Gray has a clear red 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:
#B1A3A1
RGB code:
177, 163, 161
Is Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray SW 6010 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 7°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 6010 Flexible Gray HSL code: 7, 9%, 66%
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 Flexible 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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Flexible 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 6010
Flexible 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 Flexible Gray with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Flexible Gray
Flexible Gray has an LRV of 38.13% 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 38.13%, 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 | #b1a3a1 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 177, 163, 161 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.41%, 63.92%, 63.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 7° Saturation: 9.04% Value: 69.41% | |
| HSL | hsl(7, 9, 66) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.91 Yellow: 9.04 Key: 30.59 | |
| YIQ | Y: 166.958 I: 8.985 Q: 2.339 | |
| XYZ | X: 37.661 Y: 38.115 Z: 39.082 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.105 a:4.719 b:2.875 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.105 u:8.389 v:3.324 | |
| Decimal | 11641761 | |
| Hunter Lab | 61.738, 0.846, 5.684 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6010 Flexible Gray
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