Sherwin Williams Gray Matters (SW 7066) Paint Color

Color Name
Gray Matters (SW 7066)
Hex Color Code
#A7A8A2
RGB Color Code
RGB(167, 168, 162)
CMYK Values*
0.6%, 0.0%, 3.6%, 34.1%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Gray Matters (SW 7066) color - its meaning and example

What color is Gray Matters (SW 7066)?

Gray Matters (SW 7066) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gray Matters (SW 7066) is #A7A8A2, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 168, 162).

In the RGB color model, Gray Matters (SW 7066) has a red value of 167, a green value of 168, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.6% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.6% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 70° (degrees), 3.3 % saturation, and 64.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gray Matters (SW 7066) has a hue of 70° (degrees), 3.6 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.

Gray Matters (SW 7066) is cool or warm?

The color Gray Matters (SW 7066) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Gray Matters (SW 7066)? (For interior and product design)

Gray Matters (SW 7066) has an LRV of nearly 38.8. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Gray Matters (SW 7066)
LRV 38.8
Light Color

Compare LRV 38.8 of Gray Matters (SW 7066) 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 38.8 puts Sherwin Williams Gray Matters (SW 7066) 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

Gray Matters (SW 7066) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A7A8A2
Hex triplet
#A7A8A2
Red
A7
Green
A8
Blue
A2
RGBA / RGB rgb(167, 168, 162)
Red
167 (65.5%)
Green
168 (65.9%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.60%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.57%
Key
34.12%
HSL hsl(70deg, 3.3 %, 64.7 %)
Hue
70°
Saturation
3.33 %
Lightness
64.71 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
70°
Saturation
3.57 %
Brightness / Value
65.88 %
RYB ryb(43, 74, 65)
Red
43 (16.8%)
Yellow
74 (29.1%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)
HWB
Hue
70°
Whiteness
63.53 %
Blackness
34.12 %
CMY
Cyan
34.51%
Magenta
34.12%
Yellow
36.47%
XYZ
X
36.46
Y
38.83
Z
39.76
YXY
Y1
38.83
X
0.32
Y2
0.34
CIE-Lab
L
68.63
A
-1.47
B
2.96
CIE-Lch
L
68.63
C
3.31
H
116.46
CIE-Luv
L
68.63
U
-0.24
V
4.54
Hunter-Lab
L
62.31
A
-4.6
B
5.79
Other
LRV
~ 38.8 %
Munsell Color System
5.8GY 6.7/0.6

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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 Gray Matters (SW 7066) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Gray Matters (SW 7066) (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).

#A6A6A6 Color Quick Silver
96.55% match | ΔE 3.45
#A9A9A9 Color Dark Gray
96.54% match | ΔE 3.46
#B0A999 Color Greige
94.69% match | ΔE 5.31
#989898 Color Spanish Gray
94.17% match | ΔE 5.83

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


Pantone PMS

Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to Pantone PMS

#A8A99E Color PANTONE 414 C
97.62% match | ΔE 2.38
#ADA79E Color PANTONE 9084 C
96.40% match | ΔE 3.60
#AFA9A0 Color PANTONE 401 C
96.35% match | ΔE 3.65
#9EA2A2 Color PANTONE 422 C
96.26% match | ΔE 3.74

RAL Classic

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RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Gray Matters (SW 7066) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Gray Matters (SW 7066) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Gray Matters (SW 7066) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Gray Matters (SW 7066) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gray Matters (SW 7066) to Sherwin Williams

#A7A8A2 Color Gray Matters (SW 7066)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#A5A9A8 Color Gris (SW 7659)
97.24% match | ΔE 2.76

Benjamin Moore

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PPG Paints

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Valspar

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Behr

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Farrow & Ball

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Dunn-Edwards

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Color Combinations

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#A7A8A2
Gray Matters (SW 7066)
#A3A2A8
Quick Silver*

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 Gray Matters (SW 7066) - #A7A8A2?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Gray Matters (SW 7066) - #A7A8A2 is #A3A2A8, color name is Quick Silver*. 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 Gray Matters (SW 7066) - #A7A8A2?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Gray Matters (SW 7066) - #A7A8A2 is #A3A2A8, color name is Quick Silver*.

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