How popular is Krypton?
Searches per month · USAbout 3,610 searches a month in the USDown 5% on the previous 12 months.
- #144 most-searched paint color in the US
- #87 most-searched Sherwin-Williams color
- #48 most-searched gray in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Krypton” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Krypton
Krypton is a refined, medium-light gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 52 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Krypton, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Krypton
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6247
- Hex
- #B8C0C3
- RGB
- 184, 192, 195
- HSL
- 196, 8%, 74%
- CMYK
- 6, 2, 0, 24Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 77.2, -2.2, -2.5
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-krypton
- LRV
- 52 (Medium Light)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.