Sherwin Williams Krypton SW 6247
| Official page: | Krypton SW 6247 |
| Code: | SW 6247 |
| Name: | Krypton |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Minimalist, Naturally Neutral, Living Well - Focus |
What color is Sherwin Williams Krypton?
Immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of Sherwin Williams SW 6247, Krypton. This soothing shade effortlessly blends cool blue and gray tones to create a serene ambiance in any space. Ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, or home offices, Krypton brings a sense of calm and tranquility to your interior decor. Whether paired with crisp whites for a modern look or soft neutrals for a cozy feel, this versatile color adds a touch of sophistication to your home. Elevate your surroundings with the timeless elegance of Sherwin Williams Krypton SW 6247.
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What are Sherwin Williams Krypton undertones?
Krypton 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:
#B8C0C3
RGB code:
184, 192, 195
Is Sherwin Williams Krypton SW 6247 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 196°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
SW 6247 Krypton HSL code: 196, 8%, 74%
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 Krypton
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 Krypton:
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
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 Krypton with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 16, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Krypton
Krypton has an LRV of 51.94% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 51.94%, 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 | #b8c0c3 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 184, 192, 195 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.16%, 75.29%, 76.47% | |
| HSV | Hue: 196° Saturation: 5.64% Value: 76.47% | |
| HSL | hsl(196, 8, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 5.64 Magenta: 1.54 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.53 | |
| YIQ | Y: 189.95 I: -5.731 Q: -0.759 | |
| XYZ | X: 48.464 Y: 51.829 Z: 59.066 | |
| CIE Lab | L:77.179 a:-2.18 b:-2.46 | |
| CIE Luv | L:77.179 u:-4.597 v:-3.326 | |
| Decimal | 12107971 | |
| Hunter Lab | 71.993, -5.823, 1.751 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6247 Krypton
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