Sherwin Williams Techno Gray SW 6170
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- Sherwin Williams SW 6170 on kitchen cabinets (1 photo)
- Sherwin Williams Techno Gray reviews (1 photo)
- What are Sherwin Williams Techno Gray undertones?
- Is Techno Gray SW 6170 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Techno Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Techno Gray SW 6170
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Techno Gray SW 6170 |
| Code: | SW 6170 |
| Name: | Techno Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Techno Gray?
Sherwin Williams Techno Gray SW 6170 is a light, muted gray with a noticeable beige cast, giving it a soft greige appearance rather than a crisp, blue-leaning gray. Its low-saturation character keeps walls from feeling stark, while the warm undertone helps it sit comfortably beside cream trim, oak flooring, and natural linen. In bright daylight, Techno Gray reads as a gentle pale gray; under warm bulbs, its beige and subtle taupe notes become more apparent. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and open-plan spaces where a quiet neutral is needed without a heavy contrast. Pair it with warm white, charcoal accents, aged brass, or medium-toned wood for a grounded, layered finish.
Sherwin Williams SW 6170 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Techno Gray reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Techno Gray undertones?
Techno Gray is a mid-light, very muted sandy beige. The HEX sample has a subtle yellow-orange bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear yellow-orange. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
191, 185, 170
Is Sherwin Williams Techno Gray cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 43°, this Grey leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 6170 Techno Gray HSL code: 43, 14%, 71%
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 Techno 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Techno 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 6170
Techno 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 Techno Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Techno Gray
Techno Gray has an LRV of 48.75% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 48.75%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #bfb9aa |
| RGB Decimal | 191, 185, 170 |
| RGB Percent | 74.90%, 72.55%, 66.67% |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 10.99% Value: 74.9% |
| HSL | hsl(43, 14, 71) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.14 Yellow: 10.99 Key: 25.1 |
| YIQ | Y: 185.084 I: 8.396 Q: -3.399 |
| XYZ | X: 46.089 Y: 48.677 Z: 44.987 |
| CIE Lab | L:75.25 a:-0.502 b:8.367 |
| CIE Luv | L:75.25 u:4.384 v:12.177 |
| Decimal | 12564906 |
| Hunter Lab | 69.769, -4.179, 10.608 |
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