Krypton
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6247
Krypton is a light-medium gray-blue with a slightly stormy, silvery quality. It carries more gray than the coastal blues, which keeps it sophisticated in offices, bedrooms, and bathrooms that lean transitional or modern. It is a good answer when a client wants blue that will not read juvenile or beachy.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Gray Timber Wolf 2126-50 (#BAC1C6) · Thundercloud Gray 2124-40 (#B8BDC0) · Blue Springs 1592 (#B4BBBC)
Farrow & Ball: Parma Gray No. 27 (#B0BEC6) · Hazy No. CC6 (#AFC2C9) · Calluna No. 270 (#C9C7CD)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Samovar Silver SW 6233 (#B8BEBE) · Niebla Azul SW 9137 (#B6C3C4) · Colonial Revival Gray SW 2832 (#B4B9B9)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Krypton?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Krypton SW 6247 is #B8C0C3. In RGB that is 184, 192, 195. Use these values to reproduce Krypton in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Krypton?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Krypton is Gray Timber Wolf 2126-50 (#BAC1C6). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Krypton warm or cool?
Krypton is a cool blue-gray. The gray base mutes the blue into something silvery and atmospheric, and in low light it can read as simply a cool gray. At an LRV of approximately 52, it holds noticeable color in bright rooms while staying restrained. It pairs well with white trim, charcoal accents, and brass, which warms it up. South-facing light softens it considerably.
Why does Krypton look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #B8C0C3 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Krypton have?
Krypton has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 52, meaning it reflects about 52% of visible light. That mid-range depth reads as a true color on the wall without going dark.
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