Sherwin Williams Argos SW 7065 paint color review
| Official color page: | Argos SW 7065 |
| Color code: | SW 7065 |
| Color name: | Argos |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Color collections: | Living Well, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm |
Sherwin Williams Argos is a cool and calm light gray color that's perfect for creating a serene atmosphere in any room. This shade has a subtle green undertone, making it an excellent choice for those who want a more modern and minimalist look. Argos pairs well with bright whites, natural woods, and metallic accents. This versatile shade is perfect for creating a cozy and comfortable space in any home.
Argos for bedroom
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LRV of Argos
Argos SW 7065 has an LRV of 51% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).
Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 51.00% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.
What are Sherwin Williams Argos undertones?
Yellow is Sherwin Williams Argos undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
HEX value
HEX value:
#BDBDB7
RGB code:
189, 189, 183
Is Sherwin Williams Argos SW 7065 cool or warm?
With a hue of 60° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 7065 Argos HSL code: 60, 4%, 73%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Argos:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Sherwin Williams SW 7065 Argos
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Sherwin Williams SW 7065 Argos
Color comparison
Argos SW 7065 vs Austere Gray SW 6184
Let's highlight the differences and help you select the ideal hue for your space.
Argos SW 7065 vs Monorail Silver SW 7663
Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.
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 | |
