Sherwin Williams Misty SW 6232

Official page:Misty SW 6232
Code:SW 6232
Name:Misty
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well, Pottery Barn Kids, 2019 Naturalist, West Elm, 2020 Mantra

What color is Sherwin Williams Misty?

Sherwin Williams SW 6232 Misty exudes a sense of tranquility and sophistication that elevates any space. This versatile shade beautifully complements natural materials like wood and stone, enhancing the overall ambiance of the room. Pair Misty with warm neutrals like SW 7036 Accessible Beige or cool tones such as SW 6204 Sea Salt for a harmonious color palette. The soft undertones of Misty create a welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for bedrooms, living rooms, or any area where relaxation is key. Experiment with contrasting accents in deeper shades to add depth and visual interest to the space.

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What are Sherwin Williams Misty undertones?

Misty 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:

#CDD2D2

RGB code:

205, 210, 210

Is Sherwin Williams Misty SW 6232 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 180°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

SW 6232 Misty HSL code: 180, 5%, 81%

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 Misty

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Misty:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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Complementary color scheme

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 Misty with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.

LRV of Misty

Misty has an LRV of 63.91% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 63.91%, 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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HEX#cdd2d2Copy color code
RGB Decimal205, 210, 210Copy color code
RGB Percent80.39%, 82.35%, 82.35%Copy color code
HSVHue: 180° Saturation: 2.38% Value: 82.35%Copy color code
HSLhsl(180, 5, 81)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 2.38 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65Copy color code
YIQY: 208.505 I: -2.98 Q: -1.058Copy color code
XYZX: 59.853 Y: 63.725 Z: 70.102Copy color code
CIE LabL:83.823 a:-1.701 b:-0.59Copy color code
CIE LuvL:83.823 u:-2.796 v:-0.597Copy color code
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Hunter Lab79.828, -5.864, 3.813Copy color code
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