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Analytical Gray

SW 7051

Analytical Gray (hex #BFB6A7) is a muted greige with soft brown and taupe undertones that keep it firmly in warm-neutral territory. Its LRV of 47 places it at a moderate reflectance level, providing enough brightness for open layouts while offering sufficient depth for smaller rooms. The color remains stable across varied lighting conditions, resisting strong shifts toward yellow or blue.

It pairs well with Sherwin-Williams Alabaster or Shoji White for trim, Urbane Bronze for a richer accent, Retreat for earthy depth, and Oyster Bay or Sea Salt to introduce a subtle green-gray contrast.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 7051

Collection

Texas Scheme 1

Analytical Gray in Real Homes (3 Photos)

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Analytical Gray in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Analytical Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

70%

Light

Saturation

16%

Muted

LRV

47.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#BFB6A7
RGB Decimal
191, 182, 167
RGB Percent
74.9%, 71.4%, 65.5%
HSL
37.5, 15.8%, 70.2%
HSV
37.5, 12.6%, 74.9%
CMYK
0.0%, 4.7%, 12.6%, 25.1%
YIQ
183.0, 10.2, -2.8
XYZ
45.19, 47.32, 43.31
CIE Lab
74.40, 0.61, 8.77
CIE Luv
74.40, 6.20, 12.51
Hunter Lab
68.79, 0.56, 7.68
Decimal
12564135

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Analytical GrayRocky BeachNordic GrayPalm Desert

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Analytical GrayLimewashSnowboundSilver Feather

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Analytical GrayMisty Morning DewSmokey LilacBreathtaking

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Analytical GrayUrban NatureVersailles RoseWhirlybird

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Analytical GrayVersailles RoseIntuitiveDecanting

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