Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray SW 7023
| Official page: | Requisite Gray SW 7023 |
| Code: | SW 7023 |
| Name: | Requisite Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well - Center |
What color is Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray?
Sherwin Williams SW 7023 Requisite Gray is a sophisticated and versatile hue that adds timeless elegance to any space. This warm gray tone pairs beautifully with soft blues, muted greens, and dusty pinks for a serene and charming look. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, SW Requisite Gray effortlessly complements both modern and traditional interiors. Try combining it with Sherwin Williams SW 6183 Cocoon for a cozy and inviting atmosphere, or with Sherwin Williams SW 9170 Acier for a stylish and contemporary feel. Embrace the versatility of Sherwin Williams SW 7023 Requisite Gray to create a calming and harmonious color scheme in your home.
Requisite Gray for bedroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 7023 on kitchen cabinets
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What are Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray undertones?
Requisite Gray has a clear red 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:
#B9B2A9
RGB code:
185, 178, 169
Is Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray SW 7023 cool or warm?
With a hue of 34°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 7023 Requisite Gray HSL code: 34, 10%, 69%
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 Requisite 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Requisite 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 7023
Requisite 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 Requisite Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.
LRV of Requisite Gray
Requisite Gray has an LRV of 44.87% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 44.87%, 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 | #b9b2a9 | |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 178, 169 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 69.80%, 66.27% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 8.65% Value: 72.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 10, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.78 Yellow: 8.65 Key: 27.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 179.067 I: 7.063 Q: -1.32 | |
| XYZ | X: 43.088 Y: 45.02 Z: 43.945 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.905 a:0.887 b:5.483 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.905 u:4.619 v:7.791 | |
| Decimal | 12169897 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.097, -2.791, 8.136 |
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