Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray (SW 7023) Paint Color

Color Name
Requisite Gray (SW 7023)
Hex Color Code
#B9B2A9
RGB Color Code
RGB(185, 178, 169)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 3.8%, 8.6%, 27.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Requisite Gray (SW 7023) color - its meaning and example

What color is Requisite Gray (SW 7023)?

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) color belongs to the Neutral Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Requisite Gray (SW 7023) is #B9B2A9, and the RGB color code is RGB(185, 178, 169).

In the RGB color model, Requisite Gray (SW 7023) has a red value of 185, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 8.6% yellow, and 27.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 10.3 % saturation, and 69.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Requisite Gray (SW 7023) has a hue of 33.8° (degrees), 8.6 % saturation and 72.5 % brightness/value.

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) is cool or warm?

The color Requisite Gray (SW 7023) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Requisite Gray (SW 7023)? (For interior and product design)

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) has an LRV of nearly 45. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Requisite Gray (SW 7023)
LRV 45
Light Color

Compare LRV 45 of Requisite Gray (SW 7023) 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 45 puts Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray (SW 7023) paint color in the medium 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

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #B9B2A9
Hex triplet
#B9B2A9
Red
B9
Green
B2
Blue
A9
RGBA / RGB rgb(185, 178, 169)
Red
185 (72.5%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
169 (66.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.78%
Yellow
8.65%
Key
27.45%
HSL hsl(33.75deg, 10.3 %, 69.4 %)
Hue
33.75°
Saturation
10.26 %
Lightness
69.41 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
33.75°
Saturation
8.65 %
Brightness / Value
72.55 %
RYB ryb(37, 69, 53)
Red
37 (14.7%)
Yellow
69 (27.0%)
Blue
53 (20.9%)
HWB
Hue
33.75°
Whiteness
66.27 %
Blackness
27.45 %
CMY
Cyan
27.45%
Magenta
30.20%
Yellow
33.73%
XYZ
X
43.09
Y
45.02
Z
43.95
YXY
Y1
45.02
X
0.33
Y2
0.34
CIE-Lab
L
72.9
A
0.89
B
5.47
CIE-Lch
L
72.9
C
5.54
H
80.74
CIE-Luv
L
72.9
U
4.62
V
7.77
Hunter-Lab
L
67.1
A
-2.79
B
8.13
Other
LRV
~ 45 %
Munsell Color System
5.2Y 7.1/1

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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 Requisite Gray (SW 7023) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Requisite Gray (SW 7023) (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
95.78% match | ΔE 4.22
#C9C0BB Color Pale Silver
95.29% match | ΔE 4.71
#A9A9A9 Color Dark Gray
94.26% match | ΔE 5.74
#BEBEBE Color Medium Gray
94.18% match | ΔE 5.82

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


Pantone PMS

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Requisite Gray (SW 7023) to Pantone PMS

#AFA9A0 Color PANTONE 401 C
97.35% match | ΔE 2.65
#C5B9AC Color PANTONE 7528 C
96.78% match | ΔE 3.22
#ADA79E Color PANTONE 9084 C
96.77% match | ΔE 3.23

Pantone TCX

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RAL Classic

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Requisite Gray (SW 7023) to RAL Classic


RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Requisite Gray (SW 7023) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Requisite Gray (SW 7023) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Requisite Gray (SW 7023) once it is on a wall.


Dunn-Edwards

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Requisite Gray (SW 7023) to Dunn-Edwards


Farrow & Ball

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Requisite Gray (SW 7023) to Farrow & Ball


PPG Paints

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Requisite Gray (SW 7023) to PPG Paints


Benjamin Moore

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Requisite Gray (SW 7023) to Benjamin Moore


Behr

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Requisite Gray (SW 7023) to Behr


Sherwin Williams

Requisite Gray (SW 7023) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Requisite Gray (SW 7023) to Sherwin Williams


Valspar

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Color Combinations

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#B9B2A9
Requisite Gray (SW 7023)
#A9B0B9
Dark 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 Requisite Gray (SW 7023) - #B9B2A9?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray (SW 7023) - #B9B2A9 is #A9B0B9, color name is Dark 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 Requisite Gray (SW 7023) - #B9B2A9?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Requisite Gray (SW 7023) - #B9B2A9 is #A9B0B9, color name is Dark Gray*.

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