Sherwin Williams Gris SW 7659
| Official page: | Gris SW 7659 |
| Code: | SW 7659 |
| Name: | Gris |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Gris?
Step into an oasis of tranquility with Sherwin Williams Gris (SW 7659) adorning your walls. This subtle and sophisticated shade effortlessly transforms any space into a serene haven, ideal for creating a relaxing retreat in the bedroom or a calming ambiance in the living room. Gris beautifully complements both modern and traditional decor styles, adding a touch of understated elegance to your home. Infuse your kitchen or home office with this timeless hue for a soothing and inviting atmosphere that inspires focus and creativity. Embrace the timeless allure of Gris to elevate your interiors with a sense of refinement and tranquility.
Gris for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Sherwin Williams SW 7659 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 7659 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Gris reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Gris undertones?
The undertone of Gris can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#A5A9A8
RGB code:
165, 169, 168
Is Sherwin Williams Gris SW 7659 cool or warm?
With a hue of 165° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 7659 Gris HSL code: 165, 2%, 65%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool 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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Gris
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Gris:
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 7659
Gris
Darker shades
SW 7659
Gris
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 Gris with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 345, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Chaise Mauve.
LRV of Gris
Gris has an LRV of 39.4% 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 39.4%, 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 | #a5a9a8 | |
| RGB Decimal | 165, 169, 168 | |
| RGB Percent | 64.71%, 66.27%, 65.88% | |
| HSV | Hue: 165° Saturation: 2.37% Value: 66.27% | |
| HSL | hsl(165, 2, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.37 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.59 Key: 33.73 | |
| YIQ | Y: 167.69 I: -2.062 Q: -1.157 | |
| XYZ | X: 36.771 Y: 39.202 Z: 42.665 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.898 a:-1.61 b:0.023 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.898 u:-2.2 v:0.306 | |
| Decimal | 10856872 | |
| Hunter Lab | 62.612, -4.74, 3.427 |
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