Sherwin Williams Gateway Gray SW 7644

What are Sherwin Williams Gateway Gray undertones?

The undertones of Gateway Gray can be accurately described as a Yellow and Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Gateway Gray SW 7644 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 44° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7644 Gateway Gray HSL code: 44, 12%, 65%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Gateway 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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Gateway 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 7644
Gateway Gray

• SW 7672
  Knitting Needles

  

• SW 7649
  Silverplate

  

• SW 7648
  Big Chill

  

• SW 9549
  Touch of Grey

  

• SW 9553
  Allegory

  

Darker shades

SW 7644
Gateway Gray

• SW 9518
  Featherstone

  

• SW 7740
  Messenger Bag

  

• SW 9519
  Country Tweed

  

• SW 2845
  Bunglehouse Gray

  

• SW 7744
  Zeus

  

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 Gateway Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 7644
Gateway Gray

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

• SW 2739
  Charcoal Blue

  

LRV of Gateway Gray

Gateway Gray has an LRV of 41.28% 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	#b2ac9c
RGB Decimal	178, 172, 156
RGB Percent	69.80%, 67.45%, 61.18%
HSV	Hue: 44° Saturation: 12.36% Value: 69.8%
HSL	hsl(44, 12, 65)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.37 Yellow: 12.36 Key: 30.2
YIQ	Y: 171.97 I: 8.717 Q: -3.71
XYZ	X: 39.112 Y: 41.371 Z: 37.368
CIE Lab	L:70.435 a:-0.662 b:8.999
CIE Luv	L:70.435 u:4.462 v:12.914
Decimal	11709596
Hunter Lab	64.32, -4.016, 10.578