Sherwin Williams Network Gray SW 7073
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- Network Gray for bedroom (3 photos)
- Network Gray for exterior (1 photo)
- Sherwin Williams Network Gray reviews (6 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Network Gray undertones?
- Is Network Gray SW 7073 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Network Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Network Gray SW 7073
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Network Gray SW 7073 |
| Code: | SW 7073 |
| Name: | Network Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well - Unplug |
What color is Sherwin Williams Network Gray?
Sherwin Williams Network Gray SW 7073 is a light-to-mid gray with a distinctly cool cast, shaped by subtle blue-gray undertones. Its #a0a5a7 color value keeps it clean and muted rather than dark or heavy, making it a practical option for larger wall areas. In bright daylight, Network Gray can appear airy and softly blue-leaning, while lower or warmer artificial light may bring out its more neutral gray side. It suits bedrooms, home offices, and contemporary living rooms, especially alongside crisp white trim, charcoal accents, pale oak, brushed nickel, and matte black hardware. Use this shade on walls or exterior siding when a cool, restrained gray is preferred over a warmer greige.
Network Gray for bedroom (3 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Network Gray for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Network Gray reviews (6 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Network Gray undertones?
Network Gray is a mid-light, near-neutral medium gray. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
160, 165, 167
Is Sherwin Williams Network Gray cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 197°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
SW 7073 Network Gray HSL code: 197, 4%, 64%
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 Network 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:
| 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Network 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 7073
Network Gray
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 Network Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 17, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Network Gray
Network Gray has an LRV of 37.27% 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 37.27%, 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 | #a0a5a7 |
| RGB Decimal | 160, 165, 167 |
| RGB Percent | 62.75%, 64.71%, 65.49% |
| HSV | Hue: 197° Saturation: 4.19% Value: 65.49% |
| HSL | hsl(197, 4, 64) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.19 Magenta: 1.2 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.51 |
| YIQ | Y: 163.733 I: -3.622 Q: -0.435 |
| XYZ | X: 34.926 Y: 37.174 Z: 41.884 |
| CIE Lab | L:67.407 a:-1.386 b:-1.649 |
| CIE Luv | L:67.407 u:-2.908 v:-2.182 |
| Decimal | 10528167 |
| Hunter Lab | 60.97, -4.448, 1.949 |
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