Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray SW 6234
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- Uncertain Gray for bedroom (1 photo)
- Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray undertones?
- Is Uncertain Gray SW 6234 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Uncertain Gray
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Uncertain Gray SW 6234
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Uncertain Gray SW 6234 |
| Code: | SW 6234 |
| Name: | Uncertain Gray |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray?
Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray SW 6234 is a muted blue-gray with enough depth to read as a soft slate color rather than a pale neutral. Its cool blue undertone is most noticeable in clear daylight and north-facing rooms, while warm lamps can pull out more of its gray, slightly smoky side. It makes a strong choice for a study, bedroom, laundry room, or built-in cabinetry when white walls feel too stark. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, aged brass, and linen fabrics to keep the room from feeling overly cool. Dark green, navy, and charcoal accents also sit naturally beside this shade.
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LRV of Uncertain Gray
Uncertain Gray has an LRV of 41.64% 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 41.64%, 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 | #a9b0b1 |
| RGB Decimal | 169, 176, 177 |
| RGB Percent | 66.27%, 69.02%, 69.41% |
| HSV | Hue: 187° Saturation: 4.52% Value: 69.41% |
| HSL | hsl(188, 5, 68) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.52 Magenta: 0.56 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.59 |
| YIQ | Y: 174.021 I: -4.493 Q: -1.17 |
| XYZ | X: 39.821 Y: 42.66 Z: 47.719 |
| CIE Lab | L:71.323 a:-2.259 b:-1.36 |
| CIE Luv | L:71.323 u:-3.958 v:-1.628 |
| Decimal | 11120817 |
| Hunter Lab | 65.314, -5.472, 2.402 |
