Sherwin Williams Versatile Gray (SW 6072) Paint Color

Color Name
Versatile Gray (SW 6072)
Hex Color Code
#C1B6AB
RGB Color Code
RGB(193, 182, 171)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 5.7%, 11.4%, 24.3%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Versatile Gray (SW 6072) color - its meaning and example

What color is Versatile Gray (SW 6072)?

Versatile Gray (SW 6072) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Versatile Gray (SW 6072) is #C1B6AB, and the RGB color code is RGB(193, 182, 171).

In the RGB color model, Versatile Gray (SW 6072) has a red value of 193, a green value of 182, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.7% magenta, 11.4% yellow, and 24.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 15.1 % saturation, and 71.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Versatile Gray (SW 6072) has a hue of 30° (degrees), 11.4 % saturation and 75.7 % brightness/value.

Versatile Gray (SW 6072) is cool or warm?

The color Versatile Gray (SW 6072) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Versatile Gray (SW 6072)? (For interior and product design)

Versatile Gray (SW 6072) has an LRV of nearly 47.7. 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
Versatile Gray (SW 6072)
LRV 47.7
Light Color

Compare LRV 47.7 of Versatile Gray (SW 6072) 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 47.7 puts Sherwin Williams Versatile Gray (SW 6072) 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

Versatile Gray (SW 6072) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #C1B6AB
Hex triplet
#C1B6AB
Red
C1
Green
B6
Blue
AB
RGBA / RGB rgb(193, 182, 171)
Red
193 (75.7%)
Green
182 (71.4%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.70%
Yellow
11.40%
Key
24.31%
HSL hsl(30deg, 15.1 %, 71.4 %)
Hue
30°
Saturation
15.07 %
Lightness
71.37 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
30°
Saturation
11.40 %
Brightness / Value
75.69 %
RYB ryb(35, 67, 48)
Red
35 (13.9%)
Yellow
67 (26.4%)
Blue
48 (19.0%)
HWB
Hue
30°
Whiteness
67.06 %
Blackness
24.31 %
CMY
Cyan
24.31%
Magenta
28.63%
Yellow
32.94%
XYZ
X
46.07
Y
47.73
Z
45.31
YXY
Y1
47.73
X
0.33
Y2
0.34
CIE-Lab
L
74.66
A
2
B
6.98
CIE-Lch
L
74.66
C
7.27
H
73.99
CIE-Luv
L
74.66
U
7.16
V
9.76
Hunter-Lab
L
69.09
A
-1.88
B
9.48
Other
LRV
~ 47.7 %
Munsell Color System
3.4Y 7.3/1.3

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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 Versatile Gray (SW 6072) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Versatile Gray (SW 6072) (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).

#C9C0BB Color Pale Silver
96.12% match | ΔE 3.88
#B0A999 Color Greige
94.61% match | ΔE 5.39
#CCB3A3 Color Dark Nude
94.41% match | ΔE 5.59
#BEBEBE Color Medium Gray
93.29% match | ΔE 6.71

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


Pantone PMS

Versatile Gray (SW 6072) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Versatile Gray (SW 6072) to Pantone PMS

#C5B9AC Color PANTONE 7528 C
98.81% match | ΔE 1.19
#C8B8AD Color PANTONE 4085 C
97.52% match | ΔE 2.48
#C1B1A2 Color PANTONE 4267 C
97.40% match | ΔE 2.60

Pantone TCX

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British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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RAL Design

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Paint similar to Versatile Gray (SW 6072) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Versatile Gray (SW 6072) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Versatile Gray (SW 6072) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

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Dunn-Edwards

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PPG Paints

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Farrow & Ball

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Sherwin Williams

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Valspar

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Behr

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Color Combinations

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#C1B6AB
Versatile Gray (SW 6072)
#ABB6C1
Zinc*

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 Versatile Gray (SW 6072) - #C1B6AB?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Versatile Gray (SW 6072) - #C1B6AB is #ABB6C1, color name is Zinc*. 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 Versatile Gray (SW 6072) - #C1B6AB?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Versatile Gray (SW 6072) - #C1B6AB is #ABB6C1, color name is Zinc*.

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