Sherwin Williams Quest Gray SW 7080

What are Sherwin Williams Quest Gray undertones?

The undertone of Quest 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Quest Gray SW 7080 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 0° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7080 Quest Gray HSL code: 0, 5%, 66%

• 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 purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Quest 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 Quest 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 7080
Quest Gray

• SW 6260
  Unique Gray

  

• SW 6275
  Fashionable Gray

  

• SW 7079
  Ponder

  

• SW 6009
  Imagine

  

• SW 6010
  Flexible Gray

  

Darker shades

SW 7080
Quest Gray

• SW 6025
  Socialite

  

• SW 9159
  Auger Shell

  

• SW 2818
  Renwick Heather

  

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 Quest Gray with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 7080
Quest Gray

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

LRV of Quest Gray

Quest Gray has an LRV of 38.53% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ada5a5
RGB Decimal	173, 165, 165
RGB Percent	67.84%, 64.71%, 64.71%
HSV	Hue: 0° Saturation: 4.62% Value: 67.84%
HSL	hsl(0, 5, 66)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.62 Yellow: 4.62 Key: 32.16
YIQ	Y: 167.392 I: 4.767 Q: 1.692
XYZ	X: 37.479 Y: 38.511 Z: 41.046
CIE Lab	L:68.396 a:2.875 b:1.032
CIE Luv	L:68.396 u:4.64 v:1.006
Decimal	11380133
Hunter Lab	62.058, -0.798, 4.225