Sherwin Williams Steely Gray SW 7664
| Official page: | Steely Gray SW 7664 |
| Code: | SW 7664 |
| Name: | Steely Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Pottery Barn Kids, Bold Invention |
What color is Sherwin Williams Steely Gray?
Sherwin Williams SW 7664 Steely Gray is a sophisticated and versatile color that adds a modern touch to any space. This cool toned gray with subtle blue undertones pairs beautifully with crisp whites like SW 7006 Extra White and soft neutrals such as SW 7036 Accessible Beige for a timeless look. For a contemporary and elegant vibe, consider combining Steely Gray with SW 6258 Tricorn Black or SW 6184 Austere Gray. Whether used as a main wall color or for accent pieces, SW 7664 Steely Gray effortlessly complements a wide range of hues, making it a popular choice for interior design projects.
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What are Sherwin Williams Steely Gray undertones?
Steely Gray has a clear blue 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:
#90979B
RGB code:
144, 151, 155
Is Sherwin Williams Steely Gray SW 7664 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 202°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
SW 7664 Steely Gray HSL code: 202, 5%, 59%
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 Steely 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 Steely 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 7664
Steely 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 Steely Gray with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 22, such as Sherwin Williams Studio Mauve and Truly Taupe.
LRV of Steely Gray
Steely Gray has an LRV of 30.36% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 30.36%, 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 | #90979b |  |
| RGB Decimal | 144, 151, 155 | |
| RGB Percent | 56.47%, 59.22%, 60.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 202° Saturation: 7.1% Value: 60.78% | |
| HSL | hsl(202, 5, 59) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 7.1 Magenta: 2.58 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.22 | |
| YIQ | Y: 149.363 I: -5.457 Q: -0.236 | |
| XYZ | X: 28.483 Y: 30.429 Z: 35.374 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.022 a:-1.709 b:-2.969 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.022 u:-4.091 v:-4.018 | |
| Decimal | 9475995 | |
| Hunter Lab | 55.162, -4.366, 0.592 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 7664 Steely Gray
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