Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray SW 0052

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Official page:Pearl Gray SW 0052
Code:SW 0052
Name:Pearl Gray
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Historic Interior Color Wall, 2018 Sincerity, Naturalist, 2021 Sanctuary, Living Well - Recharge, The Classics (1800s-1860s)

What color is Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray?

Sherwin Williams SW 0052 Pearl Gray embodies an elegant and timeless neutrality. This subtle hue effortlessly pairs with deep navy blue, soft pastel pink, and crisp white for a sophisticated color palette. Pearl Gray adds a touch of understated sophistication to any space, whether used as the main color or as a complementary accent. Its versatility makes it an ideal choice for creating a calming and stylish ambiance in any room.

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LRV of Pearl Gray

Pearl Gray has an LRV of 60.97% 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 60.97%, 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

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.

FormatCode
HEX#cbcec5
RGB Decimal203, 206, 197
RGB Percent79.61%, 80.78%, 77.25%
HSVHue: 80° Saturation: 4.37% Value: 80.78%
HSLhsl(80, 8, 79)
CMYKCyan: 1.46 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.37 Key: 19.22
YIQY: 204.077 I: 1.104 Q: -3.435
XYZX: 56.776 Y: 60.87 Z: 61.566
CIE LabL:82.309 a:-2.653 b:4.115
CIE LuvL:82.309 u:-1.214 v:6.603
Decimal13356741
Hunter Lab78.019, -6.638, 7.827

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