Sherwin-Williams
Krypton SW 6247
Krypton by Sherwin-Williams
Krypton (SW 6247) is a light-to-medium color that reads slightly green on screen, with an estimated LRV of 57.1. It works well for living rooms, bedrooms and cabinets where you want color without darkness.
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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.
Krypton equivalents from other brands
The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.
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Colors that go with Krypton
Krypton is closest to greige. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:
FAQ
What is the LRV of Krypton?
Estimated from its screen color, Krypton has an LRV of about 57.1. Sherwin-Williams publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.
Is Krypton warm or cool?
On screen, Krypton reads slightly green. Undertones shift with light, so test a sample on two walls and look at it in the morning and evening.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Krypton?
The closest Benjamin Moore color in our catalog is Smoke (2122-40), with a color difference of 2.6 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.
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