Sherwin-Williams · SW 6247
Krypton: Sherwin-Williams SW 6247 Color, LRV and Undertone
Krypton (Sherwin-Williams SW 6247) is #B8C0C3 with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.8. It has a very slight blue undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
- HEX
- #B8C0C3
- RGB
- 184, 192, 195
- LRV
- 51.8 of 100
- Undertone
- Blue
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Color family
- Grey
South light · wall #C8C8C2 · LRV 57.5 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Krypton looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Krypton in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Krypton
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Krypton on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Krypton on a house
Three exterior schemes with Krypton on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Behr MQ5-31 Distant Star Near-identical
- Valspar 5001-1B Grey Brook Very close
- Farrow & Ball No. 27 Parma Gray Very close
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of Krypton?
Krypton (Sherwin-Williams SW 6247) is shown here as #B8C0C3 (RGB 184, 192, 195). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Krypton?
About 51.8 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Krypton a warm or a cool color?
It is neutral. It has a very slight blue undertone, so it reads as a neutral in most rooms and only shows its lean next to a true white.
What are the closest colors to Krypton from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr MQ5-31 Distant Star; Farrow & Ball No. 27 Parma Gray; Valspar 5001-1B Grey Brook. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.