Sherwin Williams Argos SW 7065

What are Sherwin Williams Argos undertones?

The undertone of Argos can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Argos SW 7065 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 60° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7065 Argos HSL code: 60, 4%, 73%

• 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 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 Argos

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 Argos:

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 7065
Argos

• SW 7651
  Front Porch

  

• SW 9548
  Sweater Weather

  

• SW 9551
  Skipping Rocks

  

• SW 6197
  Aloof Gray

  

• SW 7654
  Lattice

  

Darker shades

SW 7065
Argos

• SW 9131
  Cornwall Slate

  

• SW 7655
  Stamped Concrete

  

• SW 7658
  Gray Clouds

  

• SW 6199
  Rare Gray

  

• SW 9648
  Frosted Fern

  

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 Argos with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue and Dusty Heather.

SW 7065
Argos

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 9690
  Mountain Fig

  

• SW 6542
  Vesper Violet

  

• SW 6544
  Mesmerize

  

• SW 7139
  Lady's Slipper

  

LRV of Argos

Argos has an LRV of 51% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#bdbdb7
RGB Decimal	189, 189, 183
RGB Percent	74.12%, 74.12%, 71.76%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 3.17% Value: 74.12%
HSL	hsl(60, 4, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.17 Key: 25.88
YIQ	Y: 188.316 I: 1.928 Q: -1.867
XYZ	X: 47.729 Y: 50.633 Z: 52.046
CIE Lab	L:76.456 a:-1.096 b:3.031
CIE Luv	L:76.456 u:0.336 v:4.664
Decimal	12434871
Hunter Lab	71.157, -4.794, 6.444