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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Tinsmith

HGSW7657 · #C5C8C4 · LRV ~57.2

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Tinsmith (~100% proximity)

Tinsmith (HGSW7657) is a light cool gray from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 57.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Tinsmith (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Tinsmith in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

57.2 · Light

Undertone (estimated)

Green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HGSW7657

HEX

#C5C8C4

RGB

197, 200, 196

HSL

105°, 4%, 78%

Family

Grays

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Tinsmith FAQ

What undertone does Tinsmith have?

Tinsmith is a light cool gray with a subtle green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Tinsmith?

Tinsmith has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 57.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Tinsmith in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Tinsmith (SW 7657), ~100% proximity; Glidden: Solitary State (PPG1009-3), ~99% proximity; PPG: Solitary State (PPG1009-3), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Seersucker Suit (CSP-580), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dolphin Tales (DET600), ~98% proximity; Behr: Engagement Silver (PPU25-14), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Filtered Shade (4003-1B), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Skylight (No. 205), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Tinsmith?

The HEX code of Tinsmith (HGSW7657) is #C5C8C4, RGB 197, 200, 196. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.