Krypton
SW 6247 · Sherwin-Williams
GrayView Krypton SW 6247 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#B8C0C3
LRV
52
Family
Gray
SW 6247
Color profile
Light value
52 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, blue cast
Family
Gray
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Find a breath of fresh air in this light, atmospheric blue. Its slate gray undertone makes this a superb choice for your solitary fortress.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 52 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
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Tap any color to compareKrypton vs Samovar Silver
52LRV51
#B8C0C3Hex#B8BEBE
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, teal cast
Krypton vs Lazy Gray
52LRV53
#B8C0C3Hex#BEC1C3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Krypton vs Colonial Revival Gray
52LRV48
#B8C0C3Hex#B4B9B9
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool neutral
Krypton vs Monorail Silver
52LRV50
#B8C0C3Hex#B8BCBB
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonewarm neutral
Krypton vs Silver Lake
52LRV53
#B8C0C3Hex#B6C3C4
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Krypton vs Mineral
52LRV46
#B8C0C3Hex#B0B7B7
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, teal cast
Krypton vs Upward
52LRV57
#B8C0C3Hex#BFC9D0
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Krypton vs Jubilee
52LRV45
#B8C0C3Hex#ADB5B9
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Krypton vs Lakeside
52LRV47
#B8C0C3Hex#ADB8C0
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareKrypton vs Skyline Steel
52LRV52
#B8C0C3Hex#B9C0C3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Skyline Steel is near-identical compared with Krypton.
Krypton vs Gray Frost
52LRV52
#B8C0C3Hex#B8BFC2
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Gray Frost is near-identical compared with Krypton.
Krypton vs Distant Star
52LRV53
#B8C0C3Hex#BAC1C3
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Distant Star is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Krypton.
Krypton vs Elliott Bay
52LRV54
#B8C0C3Hex#BBC3C8
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Elliott Bay is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Krypton.
Krypton vs Gray Timber Wolf
52LRV52
#B8C0C3Hex#BAC1C6
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Gray Timber Wolf is very close match compared with Krypton.
Krypton vs Thundercloud Gray
52LRV50
#B8C0C3Hex#B8BDC0
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue cast
Thundercloud Gray is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Krypton.
Krypton vs Maiden Mist
52LRV52
#B8C0C3Hex#B9C0C0
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, teal cast
Maiden Mist is very close match · warmer compared with Krypton.
Krypton vs Shallow Skies
52LRV53
#B8C0C3Hex#BCC2C2
GrayFamilyGray
cool, blue castUndertonecool, teal cast
Shallow Skies is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Krypton.
Krypton vs Parma Gray
52LRV50
#B8C0C3Hex#B0BEC6
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue lean
Parma Gray is close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Krypton.
Krypton vs Hazy No.CC6
52LRV52
#B8C0C3Hex#AFC2C9
GrayFamilyBlue
cool, blue castUndertonecool, blue lean
Hazy No.CC6 is close match · cooler compared with Krypton.
Krypton, answered
What is the LRV of Krypton?
Krypton (SW 6247) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 52, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Krypton a warm or cool color?
Krypton has a cool undertone (cool, blue cast).
Can Krypton be used outside?
Yes, Krypton is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Krypton from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Krypton is Skyline Steel (750E-3) by Behr, near-identical.
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