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Sherwin-Williams Outerspace

SW 6251 · #586168 · LRV ~11.6

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Calligraphy (~98% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Outerspace in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

11.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Outerspace?

Outerspace has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Outerspace in other brands?

Behr: Calligraphy (N490-6), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Anchor Gray (2126-30), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Mysterious (PPG1037-6), ~96% proximity; PPG: Mysterious (PPG1037-6), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Carriage Wheel (M330), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Novelty Navy (DE6335), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), ~92% 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 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.