Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray SW 6010
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- Flexible Gray for bedroom (1 photo)
- Flexible Gray for living room (3 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray reviews (3 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Flexible Gray undertones?
- Is Flexible Gray SW 6010 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Flexible Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Flexible Gray SW 6010
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| 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 Flexible Gray SW 6010 is a muted medium-light gray with a noticeable warm, rosy-beige cast. Its low saturation keeps the color grounded and soft rather than overtly pink, giving walls a gentle, weathered appearance. In bright natural light, Flexible Gray can read as a pale warm gray, while dimmer rooms may bring out more of its dusty mauve undertone. It suits bedrooms, living rooms, and dining spaces where a cooler blue-gray would feel too stark. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm wood finishes, aged brass, charcoal textiles, or clay-toned accents for a cohesive palette.
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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 |
