Sherwin Williams Gibraltar SW 6257
| Official page: | Gibraltar SW 6257 |
| Code: | SW 6257 |
| Name: | Gibraltar |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Gibraltar?
Sherwin Williams' SW 6257 Gibraltar exudes sophistication with its deep, earthy tones. This color pairs beautifully with SW 7036 Accessible Beige for a harmonious and inviting aesthetic. The combination of Gibraltar and Accessible Beige creates a balanced and warm atmosphere that is both stylish and timeless. Add in accents of SW 6258 Tricorn Black for a bold and modern contrast that elevates the overall design. Incorporating these complementary colors will transform any space into a refined and welcoming environment.
Gibraltar for exterior (5 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Gibraltar undertones?
Gibraltar has a clear blue 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:
#626970
RGB code:
98, 105, 112
Is Sherwin Williams Gibraltar SW 6257 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 210°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
SW 6257 Gibraltar HSL code: 210, 7%, 41%
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 Gibraltar
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 black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Gibraltar:
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 6257
Gibraltar
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 Gibraltar with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Gibraltar
Gibraltar has an LRV of 13.82% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 13.82%, 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 | #626970 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 98, 105, 112 | |
| RGB Percent | 38.43%, 41.18%, 43.92% | |
| HSV | Hue: 210° Saturation: 12.5% Value: 43.92% | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 7, 41) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 12.5 Magenta: 6.25 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 56.08 | |
| YIQ | Y: 103.705 I: -6.421 Q: 0.698 | |
| XYZ | X: 13.012 Y: 13.869 Z: 17.316 | |
| CIE Lab | L:44.045 a:-1.119 b:-4.832 | |
| CIE Luv | L:44.045 u:-4.114 v:-6.36 | |
| Decimal | 6449520 | |
| Hunter Lab | 37.242, -2.805, -1.499 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6257 Gibraltar
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