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Sherwin Williams Amber Wave (SW 6657) Paint Color


Color Name: Amber Wave (SW 6657)
Hex Color Code: #D28240
RGB Color Code: RGB(210, 130, 64)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 38.1%, 69.5%, 17.6%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Amber Wave (SW 6657) color - its meaning and example


What color is Amber Wave (SW 6657)?

Amber Wave (SW 6657) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Amber Wave (SW 6657) is #D28240, and the RGB color code is RGB(210, 130, 64).

In the RGB color model, Amber Wave (SW 6657) has a red value of 210, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.1% magenta, 69.5% yellow, and 17.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.1° (degrees), 61.9 % saturation, and 53.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Amber Wave (SW 6657) has a hue of 27.1° (degrees), 69.5 % saturation and 82.4 % brightness/value.


Amber Wave (SW 6657) is cool or warm?

The color Amber Wave (SW 6657) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Amber Wave (SW 6657)?

Amber Wave (SW 6657) has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Amber Wave (SW 6657)

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of Amber Wave (SW 6657) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 30 puts Sherwin Williams Amber Wave (SW 6657) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Amber Wave (SW 6657) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(210, 130, 64)
Red
210 (82.4%)
Green
130 (51.0%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.10%
Yellow
69.52%
Key
17.65%

HSL

HSL(27.12deg, 61.9 %, 53.7 %)

Hue
27.12°
Saturation
61.86 %.
Lightness
53.73 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 114, 44)
Red
102 (39.8%)
Yellow
114 (44.8%)
Blue
44 (17.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
27.12°
Saturation
69.52 %.
Brightness / Value
82.35 %.

HWB

H: 27.12°

W: 25.10 %

B: 17.65 %

XYZ

X : 35.49

Y : 30.04

Z : 8.78

YXY

Y1 : 30.04

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 17.65%

M : 49.02%

Y : 74.90%


LRV

~ 30 %

Munsell Color System

5.7YR 6.0/9.2

CIE-Lab

L : 61.69

A : 25.18

B : 47.54

CIE-Lch

L : 61.69

C : 53.8

H : 62.09

CIE-Luv

L : 61.69

U : 63.51

V : 47.53

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.81

A : 19.67

B : 28.87






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Amber Wave (SW 6657) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Amber Wave (SW 6657) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#CD853F
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ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Amber Wave (SW 6657) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Amber Wave (SW 6657) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Amber Wave (SW 6657) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Amber Wave (SW 6657) to Pantone PMS


#D38235
PANTONE 7412 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 722 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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PANTONE 7413 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 7576 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


Amber Wave (SW 6657) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Amber Wave (SW 6657) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Amber Wave (SW 6657) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Amber Wave (SW 6657) to RAL Classic


#DA6E00
RAL 2000 - Yellow Orange
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
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RAL 2011 - Deep Orange
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)
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RAL 2003 - Pastel Orange
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Amber Wave (SW 6657) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Amber Wave (SW 6657) to British Standard 4800


#DC6E00
BS 08-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)
#D76B00
BS 06-D-43 - Kalahari
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Amber Wave (SW 6657) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Amber Wave (SW 6657) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Amber Wave (SW 6657) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Amber Wave (SW 6657) to Sherwin Williams


#D28240
Amber Wave (SW 6657)
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#D28233
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ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Amber Wave (SW 6657) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Amber Wave (SW 6657) to Dunn-Edwards


#D4823C
Clay Terrace (DE 5229)
ΔE - 0.75 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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#CD8341
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ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
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Golden Dunes (2157-10)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)





Valspar


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#D7873F
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ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Amber Wave (SW 6657) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Amber Wave (SW 6657) to PPG Paints


#CC8149
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ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
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Tiger Tail (PPG1198-6)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
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Carrot Cake (PPG1198-5)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Behr


Amber Wave (SW 6657) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Amber Wave (SW 6657) to Behr


#D2864E
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ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Golden Pumpkin (M240-7)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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Rumba Orange (M230-7)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
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Butter Rum (PPU4-03)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Amber Wave (SW 6657) - #D28240 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Amber Wave (SW 6657) - #D28240 Color Images and Patterns


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#D28240
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