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Sherwin-Williams Outerspace

SW 6251 · #586168 · LRV 11.6

Compare with other brands: Behr Calligraphy is a 98% match

Outerspace (SW 6251) is a deep cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 11.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Calligraphy (98% match).

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LRV

11.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6251

HEX

#586168

RGB

88, 97, 104

HSL

206°, 8%, 38%

Family

Grays

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Outerspace FAQ

What undertone does Outerspace have?

Outerspace is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. 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 Outerspace?

Outerspace has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Outerspace in other brands?

Behr: Calligraphy (N490-6), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Anchor Gray (2126-30), 96%; Glidden: Mysterious (PPG1037-6), 96%; PPG: Mysterious (PPG1037-6), 95%; Valspar: Carriage Wheel (M330), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Novelty Navy (DE6335), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Outerspace?

The HEX code of Outerspace (SW 6251) is #586168, RGB 88, 97, 104. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.