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Sherwin Williams Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) Paint Color


Color Name: Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
Hex Color Code: #2B3441
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 52, 65)
CMYK Values*: 33.8%, 20.0%, 0.0%, 74.5%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) color - its meaning and example


What color is Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)?

Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) is #2B3441, and the RGB color code is RGB(43, 52, 65).

In the RGB color model, Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) has a red value of 43, a green value of 52, and a blue value of 65. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 33.8% cyan, 20.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 74.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.5° (degrees), 20.4 % saturation, and 21.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) has a hue of 215.5° (degrees), 33.8 % saturation and 25.5 % brightness/value.


Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) is cool or warm?

The color Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)?

Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very dark 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

Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)

Light Color


Compare LRV 3 of Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) 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 3 puts Sherwin Williams Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) 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


Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 52, 65)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
52 (20.4%)
Blue
65 (25.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
33.85%
Magenta
20.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
74.51%

HSL

HSL(215.45deg, 20.4 %, 21.2 %)

Hue
215.45°
Saturation
20.37 %.
Lightness
21.18 %.

RYB

RYB(154, 165, 191)
Red
154 (60.4%)
Yellow
165 (64.7%)
Blue
191 (74.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
215.45°
Saturation
33.85 %.
Brightness / Value
25.49 %.

HWB

H: 215.45°

W: 16.86 %

B: 74.51 %

XYZ

X : 3.18

Y : 3.35

Z : 5.48

YXY

Y1 : 3.35

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 79.61%

Y : 74.51%


LRV

~ 3.4 %

Munsell Color System

0.8PB 2.0/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 21.4

A : -0.12

B : -9.36

CIE-Lch

L : 21.4

C : 9.36

H : 269.29

CIE-Luv

L : 21.4

U : -4.43

V : -10.23

Hunter-Lab

L : 18.31

A : -1.04

B : -4.94






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Pantone TCX


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ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)


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Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)





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Sherwin Williams


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Color Combinations


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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

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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


Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179) - #2B3441 Color Images and Patterns


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