Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) Paint Color

Color Name
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
Hex Color Code
#A8A093
RGB Color Code
RGB(168, 160, 147)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 4.8%, 12.5%, 34.1%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) color - its meaning and example

What color is Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)?

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) is #A8A093, and the RGB color code is RGB(168, 160, 147).

In the RGB color model, Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) has a red value of 168, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 147. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 12.5% yellow, and 34.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation, and 61.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation and 65.9 % brightness/value.

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) is cool or warm?

The color Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)? (For interior and product design)

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) has an LRV of nearly 35.6. 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
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
LRV 35.6
Light Color

Compare LRV 35.6 of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) 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 35.6 puts Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) 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

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A8A093
Hex triplet
#A8A093
Red
A8
Green
A0
Blue
93
RGBA / RGB rgb(168, 160, 147)
Red
168 (65.9%)
Green
160 (62.7%)
Blue
147 (57.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
4.76%
Yellow
12.50%
Key
34.12%
HSL hsl(37.14deg, 10.8 %, 61.8 %)
Hue
37.14°
Saturation
10.77 %
Lightness
61.76 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
37.14°
Saturation
12.50 %
Brightness / Value
65.88 %
RYB ryb(51, 83, 67)
Red
51 (20.2%)
Yellow
83 (32.6%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)
HWB
Hue
37.14°
Whiteness
57.65 %
Blackness
34.12 %
CMY
Cyan
34.12%
Magenta
37.25%
Yellow
42.35%
XYZ
X
33.99
Y
35.57
Z
32.68
YXY
Y1
35.57
X
0.33
Y2
0.35
CIE-Lab
L
66.19
A
0.61
B
7.81
CIE-Lch
L
66.19
C
7.83
H
85.54
CIE-Luv
L
66.19
U
5.5
V
10.89
Hunter-Lab
L
59.64
A
-2.66
B
9.26
Other
LRV
~ 35.6 %
Munsell Color System
6.9Y 6.5/1.3

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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 Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) (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).

#B0A999 Color Greige
97.00% match | ΔE 3.00
#A99A86 Color Grullo
96.04% match | ΔE 3.96
#A6A6A6 Color Quick Silver
93.14% match | ΔE 6.86
#A9A9A9 Color Dark Gray
92.89% match | ΔE 7.11

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


Pantone PMS

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to Pantone PMS

#AA9F8E Color PANTONE 10352 C
98.13% match | ΔE 1.87
#ADA79E Color PANTONE 9084 C
97.25% match | ΔE 2.75
#AFA9A0 Color PANTONE 401 C
96.79% match | ΔE 3.21

Pantone TCX

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to RAL Design


RAL Classic

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to RAL Classic


British Standard 4800

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to Sherwin Williams

#A8A093 Color Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Benjamin Moore

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to Benjamin Moore


Valspar

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to PPG Paints


Behr

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to Behr


Farrow & Ball

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to Farrow & Ball

#AFA592 Color Light Gray (17)
97.17% match | ΔE 2.83
#A09C97 Color Worsted (284)
96.00% match | ΔE 4.00
#B3A28E Color London Stone (6)
95.64% match | ΔE 4.36

Dunn-Edwards

Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) to Dunn-Edwards


Color Combinations

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#A8A093
Intellectual Gray (SW 7045)
#939BA8
Cadet Gray*

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 Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) - #A8A093?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) - #A8A093 is #939BA8, color name is Cadet Gray*. 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 Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) - #A8A093?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Intellectual Gray (SW 7045) - #A8A093 is #939BA8, color name is Cadet Gray*.

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