Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver SW 6233
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- Samovar Silver for bedroom (1 photo)
- Samovar Silver for exterior (1 photo)
- Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver reviews (5 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver undertones?
- Is Samovar Silver SW 6233 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Samovar Silver
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Samovar Silver SW 6233
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Samovar Silver SW 6233 |
| Code: | SW 6233 |
| Name: | Samovar Silver |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, 2022 Opus |
What color is Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver?
Sherwin Williams Samovar Silver SW 6233 is a light, muted gray with a subtle cool cast that leans softly blue-green rather than stark blue. Its low saturation keeps the color quiet on large walls, while the medium-light depth gives it more presence than an off-white. In daylight, Samovar Silver can read as a clean silvery gray; under warmer bulbs, its cool undertone may appear more subdued and balanced. It suits bathrooms, bedrooms, and open living areas, especially alongside crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal accents. Use this shade on walls or cabinetry when you want a restrained gray that still has a hint of color.
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LRV of Samovar Silver
Samovar Silver has an LRV of 50.61% 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 50.61%, 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 | #b8bebe |
| RGB Decimal | 184, 190, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 72.16%, 74.51%, 74.51% |
| HSV | Hue: 180° Saturation: 3.16% Value: 74.51% |
| HSL | hsl(180, 4, 73) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.16 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.49 |
| YIQ | Y: 188.206 I: -3.575 Q: -1.269 |
| XYZ | X: 47.472 Y: 50.735 Z: 55.993 |
| CIE Lab | L:76.518 a:-2.077 b:-0.72 |
| CIE Luv | L:76.518 u:-3.357 v:-0.718 |
| Decimal | 12107454 |
| Hunter Lab | 71.228, -5.682, 3.252 |
