Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray SW 6261

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Official page:Swanky Gray SW 6261
Code:SW 6261
Name:Swanky Gray
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well

What color is Sherwin Williams Swanky Gray?

Step into a realm of sophistication and elegance with the versatile Swanky Gray (SW 6261) by Sherwin Williams. This chic hue effortlessly marries cool undertones with a warm allure, creating a serene ambiance that is both modern and inviting. Swanky Gray is the perfect choice for a stylish and contemporary living room, where it can complement both bold accent pieces and soft furnishings. Transform your bedroom into a tranquil sanctuary by adorning the walls in Swanky Gray, exuding a sense of tranquility and subtle luxury. Let this enchanting color elevate your home office, creating a serene yet inspiring space that will enhance focus and productivity.

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LRV of Swanky Gray

Swanky Gray has an LRV of 44.67% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 44.67%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#b5b1b5
RGB Decimal181, 177, 181
RGB Percent70.98%, 69.41%, 70.98%
HSVHue: 300° Saturation: 2.21% Value: 70.98%
HSLhsl(300, 3, 70)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.21 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.02
YIQY: 178.652 I: 1.098 Q: 2.091
XYZX: 43.117 Y: 44.604 Z: 50.042
CIE LabL:72.631 a:2.155 b:-1.532
CIE LuvL:72.631 u:2.046 v:-2.639
Decimal11907509
Hunter Lab66.786, -1.638, 2.326

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