Sherwin Williams Light French Gray SW 0055

What are Sherwin Williams Light French Gray undertones?

The undertone of Light French Gray can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Light French Gray SW 0055 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 0055 Light French Gray HSL code: 43, 5%, 75%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Light French 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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Light French 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 0055
Light French Gray

• SW 7667
  Zircon

  

• SW 9562
  Fortitude

  

• SW 7672
  Knitting Needles

  

• SW 7649
  Silverplate

  

• SW 7648
  Big Chill

  

Darker shades

SW 0055
Light French Gray

• SW 9569
  Alloy

  

• SW 7746
  Rushing River

  

• SW 7668
  March Wind

  

• SW 7669
  Summit Gray

  

• SW 7673
  Pewter Cast

  

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 Light French Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 0055
Light French Gray

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

LRV of Light French Gray

Light French Gray has an LRV of 53% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#c2c0bb
RGB Decimal	194, 192, 187
RGB Percent	76.08%, 75.29%, 73.33%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 3.61% Value: 76.08%
HSL	hsl(43, 5, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.03 Yellow: 3.61 Key: 23.92
YIQ	Y: 192.028 I: 2.799 Q: -1.133
XYZ	X: 50.065 Y: 52.757 Z: 54.546
CIE Lab	L:77.731 a:-0.21 b:2.764
CIE Luv	L:77.731 u:1.43 v:4.13
Decimal	12763323
Hunter Lab	72.634, -4.072, 6.319