# Hardware SW 6172

- Brand: Sherwin-Williams
- Code: SW 6172
- Hex: #8C8775 (manufacturer-published)
- LRV: 24.19 (computed)
- Undertone: yellow-leaning (warm, subtle)
- Family: warm-grays
- Chroma: 0.0269 · Hue angle: 94.2°

Makes a room feel smaller and calmer. Needs layered artificial light to stay legible at night.

Exterior: Significant heat gain. Many vinyl siding warranties cap LRV — verify before specifying.

Screen colour is approximate. Obtain a physical sample before specifying.
Methodology: https://paintingmania.shop/color-methodology/