Sherwin Williams Spalding Gray SW 6074

What are Sherwin Williams Spalding Gray undertones?

The undertone of Spalding 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Spalding Gray SW 6074 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 25° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6074 Spalding Gray HSL code: 25, 10%, 51%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Spalding 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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Spalding 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 6074
Spalding Gray

• SW 9167
  Polished Concrete

  

• SW 6003
  Proper Gray

  

• SW 7018
  Dovetail

  

• SW 9573
  Hibernate

  

• SW 6039
  Poised Taupe

  

Darker shades

SW 6074
Spalding Gray

• SW 7505
  Manor House

  

• SW 6075
  Garret Gray

  

• SW 7025
  Backdrop

  

• SW 7515
  Homestead Brown

  

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

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 Spalding Gray with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as Sherwin Williams Glass Bead and Morning at Sea.

SW 6074
Spalding Gray

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

LRV of Spalding Gray

Spalding Gray has an LRV of 22.12% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#8d7f75
RGB Decimal	141, 127, 117
RGB Percent	55.29%, 49.80%, 45.88%
HSV	Hue: 25° Saturation: 17.02% Value: 55.29%
HSL	hsl(25, 10, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.93 Yellow: 17.02 Key: 44.71
YIQ	Y: 130.046 I: 11.556 Q: -0.15
XYZ	X: 21.784 Y: 22.126 Z: 19.948
CIE Lab	L:54.161 a:3.572 b:7.376
CIE Luv	L:54.161 u:9.069 v:9.312
Decimal	9273205
Hunter Lab	47.039, 0.349, 7.783