Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray SW 7068

What are Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray undertones?

The undertone of Grizzle Gray 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray SW 7068 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 100° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7068 Grizzle Gray HSL code: 100, 2%, 39%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Grizzle 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 black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Grizzle 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 7068
Grizzle Gray

• SW 7067
  Cityscape

  

• SW 6207
  Retreat

  

• SW 9132
  Acacia Haze

  

• SW 6193
  Privilege Green

  

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 Grizzle Gray with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 280, such as Sherwin Williams Wood Violet and Berry Cream.

SW 7068
Grizzle Gray

• SW 6557
  Wood Violet

  

• SW 9075
  Berry Cream

  

• SW 6556
  Obi Lilac

  

• SW 6555
  Enchant

  

• SW 6558
  Plummy

  

• SW 7141
  Feathery Lilac

  

• SW 9069
  Veri Berri

  

LRV of Grizzle Gray

Grizzle Gray has an LRV of 12.46% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#636562
RGB Decimal	99, 101, 98
RGB Percent	38.82%, 39.61%, 38.43%
HSV	Hue: 100° Saturation: 2.97% Value: 39.61%
HSL	hsl(100, 2, 39)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.98 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.97 Key: 60.39
YIQ	Y: 100.06 I: -0.228 Q: -1.357
XYZ	X: 12.003 Y: 12.842 Z: 13.398
CIE Lab	L:42.524 a:-1.402 b:1.425
CIE Luv	L:42.524 u:-0.955 v:2.068
Decimal	6514018
Hunter Lab	35.836, -2.922, 2.917