Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray (SW 0052) Paint Color

Color Name
Pearl Gray (SW 0052)
Hex Color Code
#CBCEC5
RGB Color Code
RGB(203, 206, 197)
CMYK Values*
1.5%, 0.0%, 4.4%, 19.2%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Pearl Gray (SW 0052) color - its meaning and example

What color is Pearl Gray (SW 0052)?

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) color belongs to the Gray Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Pearl Gray (SW 0052) is #CBCEC5, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 206, 197).

In the RGB color model, Pearl Gray (SW 0052) has a red value of 203, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 197. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 4.4% yellow, and 19.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 80° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation, and 79.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Pearl Gray (SW 0052) has a hue of 80° (degrees), 4.4 % saturation and 80.8 % brightness/value.

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) is cool or warm?

The color Pearl Gray (SW 0052) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Pearl Gray (SW 0052)? (For interior and product design)

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) has an LRV of nearly 60.9. By LRV value, it is a light 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
Pearl Gray (SW 0052)
LRV 60.9
Light Color

Compare LRV 60.9 of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) 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 60.9 puts Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray (SW 0052) paint color in the lighter 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

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #CBCEC5
Hex triplet
#CBCEC5
Red
CB
Green
CE
Blue
C5
RGBA / RGB rgb(203, 206, 197)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
206 (80.8%)
Blue
197 (77.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
1.46%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
4.37%
Key
19.22%
HSL hsl(80deg, 8.4 %, 79.0 %)
Hue
80°
Saturation
8.41 %
Lightness
79.02 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
80°
Saturation
4.37 %
Brightness / Value
80.78 %
RYB ryb(20, 51, 36)
Red
20 (8.0%)
Yellow
51 (19.9%)
Blue
36 (13.9%)
HWB
Hue
80°
Whiteness
77.25 %
Blackness
19.22 %
CMY
Cyan
20.39%
Magenta
19.22%
Yellow
22.75%
XYZ
X
56.78
Y
60.87
Z
61.58
YXY
Y1
60.87
X
0.32
Y2
0.34
CIE-Lab
L
82.31
A
-2.65
B
4.1
CIE-Lch
L
82.31
C
4.88
H
122.83
CIE-Luv
L
82.31
U
-1.21
V
6.58
Hunter-Lab
L
78.02
A
-6.63
B
7.82
Other
LRV
~ 60.9 %
Munsell Color System
7GY 8.1/1

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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 Pearl Gray (SW 0052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Pearl Gray (SW 0052) (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).

#CFCFC4 Color Pastel Gray
98.43% match | ΔE 1.57
#D9DAD2 Color Oatmeal
96.83% match | ΔE 3.17
#D9D6CF Color Timberwolf
95.99% match | ΔE 4.01
#CCCCB7 Color Dark Beige
95.15% match | ΔE 4.85

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


RAL Classic

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to RAL Classic


RAL Design

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to RAL Design


British Standard 4800

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to British Standard 4800


Pantone TCX

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to Pantone PMS

#C6CDC1 Color PANTONE 4176 C
97.58% match | ΔE 2.42
#D5D8D2 Color PANTONE 9103 C
97.19% match | ΔE 2.81
#CCC8BF Color PANTONE 9083 C
96.35% match | ΔE 3.65
#D6D2C4 Color PANTONE 7527 C
96.20% match | ΔE 3.80

Paint similar to Pearl Gray (SW 0052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Pearl Gray (SW 0052) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Pearl Gray (SW 0052) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to Sherwin Williams

#CBCEC5 Color Pearl Gray (SW 0052)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#CECEC6 Color Lattice (SW 7654)
98.39% match | ΔE 1.61

Valspar

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to Valspar


Dunn-Edwards

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to Dunn-Edwards


Behr

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to Behr


Farrow & Ball

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to Farrow & Ball


PPG Paints

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to PPG Paints


Benjamin Moore

Pearl Gray (SW 0052) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Pearl Gray (SW 0052) to Benjamin Moore


Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#CBCEC5
Pearl Gray (SW 0052)
#C8C5CE
Lavender 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 Pearl Gray (SW 0052) - #CBCEC5?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray (SW 0052) - #CBCEC5 is #C8C5CE, color name is Lavender 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 Pearl Gray (SW 0052) - #CBCEC5?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Pearl Gray (SW 0052) - #CBCEC5 is #C8C5CE, color name is Lavender Gray*.

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