Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray SW 6261

What are Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray undertones?

The undertone of Swanky Gray can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Swanky Gray SW 6261 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 300° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6261 Swanky Gray HSL code: 300, 3%, 70%

• 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 Swanky 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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Swanky 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.

Darker shades

SW 6261
Swanky Gray

• SW 9153
  Moonlit Orchid

  

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 Swanky Gray with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 120, such as Sherwin Williams Kingston and Window Pane.

SW 6261
Swanky Gray

• SW 9677
  Kingston

  

• SW 6210
  Window Pane

  

• SW 9657
  Piedmont

  

• SW 9678
  Holly Glen

  

• SW 6476
  Glimmer

  

• SW 7742
  Agate Green

  

• SW 6440
  Courtyard

  

LRV of Swanky Gray

Swanky Gray has an LRV of 44.67% 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	#b5b1b5
RGB Decimal	181, 177, 181
RGB Percent	70.98%, 69.41%, 70.98%
HSV	Hue: 300° Saturation: 2.21% Value: 70.98%
HSL	hsl(300, 3, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.21 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.02
YIQ	Y: 178.652 I: 1.098 Q: 2.091
XYZ	X: 43.117 Y: 44.604 Z: 50.042
CIE Lab	L:72.631 a:2.155 b:-1.532
CIE Luv	L:72.631 u:2.046 v:-2.639
Decimal	11907509
Hunter Lab	66.786, -1.638, 2.326