Sherwin Williams

Serious Gray

SW 6256

Serious Gray is a cool, medium-dark gray with blue undertones that become more visible under natural daylight. Its LRV of 23 means it absorbs a substantial amount of light, producing a noticeably dark appearance on walls. This color is frequently used on accent walls, in studies, and in rooms where a deeper gray tone is intended, such as powder rooms or media rooms.

It coordinates with Sherwin-Williams Extra White and Pure White for sharp trim contrast, and layers well with Gray Screen, Passive, and Foggy Day in cool-toned gray schemes.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6256

Serious Gray in Real Homes (11 Photos)

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Serious Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Serious Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

210°

Blue Family

Lightness

52%

Medium

Saturation

6%

Very Muted

LRV

23.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#7D848B
RGB Decimal
125, 132, 139
RGB Percent
49.0%, 51.8%, 54.5%
HSL
210.0, 5.7%, 51.8%
HSV
210.0, 10.1%, 54.5%
CMYK
10.1%, 5.0%, 0.0%, 45.5%
YIQ
130.7, -6.4, 0.7
XYZ
21.37, 22.73, 27.69
CIE Lab
54.79, -1.10, -4.66
CIE Luv
54.79, -4.20, -6.44
Hunter Lab
47.67, -0.90, -3.97
Decimal
8225931

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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