# Sherwin Williams Krypton

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/krypton-sw-6247](https://plan-home.com/color/krypton-sw-6247)

Sherwin Williams Krypton SW 6247 is a light, muted blue-gray with a distinctly cool cast and very little saturation. Its soft gray base keeps the blue from feeling bright, so it reads clean and understated on broad wall surfaces. In daylight, Krypton can show its blue-gray character more clearly, while warmer indoor lighting may soften it toward a quieter gray. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, and airy living spaces, especially alongside crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal accents. Use this shade on walls or cabinetry when a gentle cool contrast is wanted without introducing a strong color.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Krypton
- **Color code:** SW 6247
- **HEX:** #b8c0c3
- **RGB:** 184, 192, 195
- **LRV:** 51.94%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Minimalist, Naturally Neutral, Living Well - Focus

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Distant Star](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-distant-star)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Timber Wolf](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-timber-wolf-2126-50)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Benjamin Moore Thundercloud Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thundercloud-gray-2124-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Springs](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-springs-1592)
- [Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/samovar-silver-sw-6233)
- [Benjamin Moore Winter Solstice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winter-solstice-1605)
- [Behr Galactic Tint](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-galactic-tint)
- [Benjamin Moore Eternity](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-eternity-af-695)
- [Behr French Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-french-silver)
- [Sherwin Williams Lazy Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/lazy-gray-sw-6254)
- [Behr Flowing Breeze](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flowing-breeze)
- [Sherwin Williams Colonial Revival Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-revival-gray-sw-2832)
- [Behr Hush](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hush)
- [Behr Silver Mine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-silver-mine)
- [Benjamin Moore Gentle Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gentle-gray-1626)
- [Sherwin Williams Monorail Silver](https://plan-home.com/color/monorail-silver-sw-7663)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Half Dollar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-half-dollar-2121-40)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Evening Shadow](https://plan-home.com/color/evening-shadow-sw-7662)
- [Sherwin Williams Lazy Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/lazy-gray-sw-6254)
- [Sherwin Williams Icicle](https://plan-home.com/color/icicle-sw-6238)
- [Sherwin Williams North Star](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-north-star)
- [Sherwin Williams Aura White](https://plan-home.com/color/aura-white-sw-6532)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Cadet](https://plan-home.com/color/cadet-sw-9143)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Jubilee](https://plan-home.com/color/jubilee-sw-6248)
- [Sherwin Williams Network Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/network-gray-sw-7073)
- [Sherwin Williams Stardew](https://plan-home.com/color/stardew-sw-9138)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-tinge-sw-6280)
- [Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/studio-mauve-sw-0062)
- [Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/truly-taupe-sw-6038)
- [Sherwin Williams Heavenly White](https://plan-home.com/color/heavenly-white-sw-6553)
- [Sherwin Williams Original White](https://plan-home.com/color/original-white-sw-7077)
- [Sherwin Williams Palisade](https://plan-home.com/color/palisade-sw-7635)
- [Sherwin Williams Griffin](https://plan-home.com/color/griffin-sw-7026)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/blue-paint-colors/sw6247

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.