# Serious Gray SW 6256

- Brand: Sherwin-Williams
- Code: SW 6256
- Hex: #80868D (manufacturer-published)
- LRV: 23.56 (computed)
- Undertone: blue-leaning (cool, subtle)
- Family: grays
- Chroma: 0.0127 · Hue angle: 252.2°

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/