Sherwin Williams Unique Gray SW 6260

What are Sherwin Williams Unique Gray undertones?

The undertone of Unique Gray can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Unique Gray SW 6260 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 0° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6260 Unique Gray HSL code: 0, 2%, 79%

• 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 Unique 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 Unique 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 6260
Unique Gray

• SW 6546
  Cloud Nine

  

Darker shades

SW 6260
Unique Gray

• SW 6275
  Fashionable Gray

  

• SW 7079
  Ponder

  

• SW 7080
  Quest Gray

  

• SW 9159
  Auger Shell

  

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 Unique Gray with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 6260
Unique Gray

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

LRV of Unique Gray

Unique Gray has an LRV of 58.72% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#cbc9c9
RGB Decimal	203, 201, 201
RGB Percent	79.61%, 78.82%, 78.82%
HSV	Hue: 0° Saturation: 0.99% Value: 79.61%
HSL	hsl(0, 2, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.99 Yellow: 0.99 Key: 20.39
YIQ	Y: 201.598 I: 1.192 Q: 0.423
XYZ	X: 56.055 Y: 58.687 Z: 63.617
CIE Lab	L:81.119 a:0.687 b:0.248
CIE Luv	L:81.119 u:1.136 v:0.251
Decimal	13355465
Hunter Lab	76.607, -3.45, 4.389