Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray (SW 0077) Paint Color

Color Name
Classic French Gray (SW 0077)
Hex Color Code
#888782
RGB Color Code
RGB(136, 135, 130)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 0.7%, 4.4%, 46.7%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Classic French Gray (SW 0077) color - its meaning and example

What color is Classic French Gray (SW 0077)?

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classic French Gray (SW 0077) is #888782, and the RGB color code is RGB(136, 135, 130).

In the RGB color model, Classic French Gray (SW 0077) has a red value of 136, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 130. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.7% magenta, 4.4% yellow, and 46.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50° (degrees), 2.5 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classic French Gray (SW 0077) has a hue of 50° (degrees), 4.4 % saturation and 53.3 % brightness/value.

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) is cool or warm?

The color Classic French Gray (SW 0077) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Classic French Gray (SW 0077)? (For interior and product design)

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) has an LRV of nearly 24.2. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Classic French Gray (SW 0077)
LRV 24.2
Light Color

Compare LRV 24.2 of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 24.2 puts Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray (SW 0077) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #888782
Hex triplet
#888782
Red
88
Green
87
Blue
82
RGBA / RGB rgb(136, 135, 130)
Red
136 (53.3%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
130 (51.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.74%
Yellow
4.41%
Key
46.67%
HSL hsl(50deg, 2.5 %, 52.2 %)
Hue
50°
Saturation
2.46 %
Lightness
52.16 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
50°
Saturation
4.41 %
Brightness / Value
53.33 %
RYB ryb(69, 95, 93)
Red
69 (27.0%)
Yellow
95 (37.4%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
HWB
Hue
50°
Whiteness
50.98 %
Blackness
46.67 %
CMY
Cyan
46.67%
Magenta
47.06%
Yellow
49.02%
XYZ
X
22.85
Y
24.17
Z
24.58
YXY
Y1
24.17
X
0.32
Y2
0.34
CIE-Lab
L
56.26
A
-0.59
B
2.81
CIE-Lch
L
56.26
C
2.87
H
101.83
CIE-Luv
L
56.26
U
0.86
V
3.99
Hunter-Lab
L
49.17
A
-3.1
B
4.77
Other
LRV
~ 24.2 %
Munsell Color System
1.7GY 5.5/0.5

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Classic French Gray (SW 0077) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Classic French Gray (SW 0077) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#848482 Color Battleship Gray
98.05% match | ΔE 1.95
#848482 Color Old Silver
98.05% match | ΔE 1.95
#8B8680 Color Gray (Crayola)
97.85% match | ΔE 2.15
#808080 Color Neon Gray
96.24% match | ΔE 3.76

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to RAL Classic


Pantone PMS

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to Pantone PMS

#8C8985 Color PANTONE 2332 C
98.34% match | ΔE 1.66
#8C8B89 Color PANTONE 8001 C
97.75% match | ΔE 2.25
#868787 Color PANTONE 8400 C
97.21% match | ΔE 2.79
#8C857B Color PANTONE 403 C
96.46% match | ΔE 3.54

Pantone TCX

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to Pantone TCX


British Standard 4800

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to British Standard 4800


RAL Design

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to RAL Design


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#808080 Color Trolley Gray
96.24% match | ΔE 3.76

Paint similar to Classic French Gray (SW 0077) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Classic French Gray (SW 0077) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Classic French Gray (SW 0077) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to Sherwin Williams

#888782 Color Classic French Gray (SW 0077)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Behr

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to Behr


Benjamin Moore

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to Benjamin Moore


PPG Paints

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to Farrow & Ball

#8C8E8D Color Plummett (272)
96.62% match | ΔE 3.38
#93908A Color Stoke (CC7)
96.56% match | ΔE 3.44
#989188 Color Chemise (216)
94.97% match | ΔE 5.03

Valspar

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to Valspar


Dunn-Edwards

Classic French Gray (SW 0077) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Classic French Gray (SW 0077) to Dunn-Edwards


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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#888782
Classic French Gray (SW 0077)
#828388
Aluminium*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray (SW 0077) - #888782?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray (SW 0077) - #888782 is #828388, color name is Aluminium*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray (SW 0077) - #888782?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Classic French Gray (SW 0077) - #888782 is #828388, color name is Aluminium*.

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