Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray SW 7045
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| Official page: | Intellectual Gray SW 7045 |
| Code: | SW 7045 |
| Name: | Intellectual Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Naturalist |
What color is Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray?
Sherwin Williams SW 7045 Intellectual Gray is a sophisticated and timeless color choice for any interior space. This beautiful blend of gray with subtle undertones of blue complements a variety of design styles, from modern to traditional. Pairing Intellectual Gray with crisp whites and soft neutrals creates a clean and elegant look, while adding accents in SW 7020 Black Fox or SW 7036 Accessible Beige can bring warmth and depth to the room. For a contemporary vibe, consider combining it with pops of SW 6244 Naval or SW 6187 Rosemary for a striking contrast. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, Intellectual Gray adds a touch of refinement and versatility to any space.
LRV of Intellectual Gray
Intellectual Gray has an LRV of 35.74% 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 35.74%, 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 | #a8a093 |
| RGB Decimal | 168, 160, 147 |
| RGB Percent | 65.88%, 62.75%, 57.65% |
| HSV | Hue: 37° Saturation: 12.5% Value: 65.88% |
| HSL | hsl(37, 11, 62) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.76 Yellow: 12.5 Key: 34.12 |
| YIQ | Y: 160.91 I: 8.945 Q: -2.353 |
| XYZ | X: 33.985 Y: 35.573 Z: 32.672 |
| CIE Lab | L:66.193 a:0.604 b:7.815 |
| CIE Luv | L:66.193 u:5.503 v:10.905 |
| Decimal | 11051155 |
| Hunter Lab | 59.644, -2.667, 9.272 |







