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Sherwin Williams Artichoke (SW 6179) Paint Color


Color Name
Artichoke (SW 6179)
Hex Color Code
#7F8266
RGB Color Code
RGB(127, 130, 102)
CMYK Values*
2.3%, 0.0%, 21.5%, 49.0%
Color Family (Hue)
#7F8266 Artichoke (SW 6179) Paint Sherwin Williams - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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About Artichoke (SW 6179) color - its meaning and example


What color is Artichoke (SW 6179)?

Artichoke (SW 6179) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Artichoke (SW 6179) is #7F8266, and the RGB color code is RGB(127, 130, 102).

In the RGB color model, Artichoke (SW 6179) has a red value of 127, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 102. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 21.5% yellow, and 49.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 66.4° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation, and 45.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Artichoke (SW 6179) has a hue of 66.4° (degrees), 21.5 % saturation and 51.0 % brightness/value.



Artichoke (SW 6179) is cool or warm?

The color Artichoke (SW 6179) is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Artichoke (SW 6179)? (For interior and product design)

Artichoke (SW 6179) has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Artichoke (SW 6179)

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of Artichoke (SW 6179) 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 21 puts Sherwin Williams Artichoke (SW 6179) 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


Artichoke (SW 6179) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(127, 130, 102)
Red
127 (49.8%)
Green
130 (51.0%)
Blue
102 (40.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.31%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
21.54%
Key
49.02%

HSL

HSL(66.43deg, 12.1 %, 45.5 %)

Hue
66.43°
Saturation
12.07 %.
Lightness
45.49 %.

RYB

RYB(83, 117, 99)
Red
83 (32.4%)
Yellow
117 (45.9%)
Blue
99 (38.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
66.43°
Saturation
21.54 %.
Brightness / Value
50.98 %.

HWB

H: 66.43°

W: 40.00 %

B: 49.02 %

XYZ

X : 19.13

Y : 21.44

Z : 15.7

YXY

Y1 : 21.44

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 50.20%

M : 49.02%

Y : 60.00%


LRV

~ 21.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.4GY 5.2/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 53.42

A : -6.21

B : 14.82

CIE-Lch

L : 53.42

C : 16.07

H : 112.72

CIE-Luv

L : 53.42

U : -0.33

V : 20.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.3

A : -7.26

B : 12.31






Similar Colors and Paints


Named colors similar to Artichoke (SW 6179) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

Here are the colors similar to Artichoke (SW 6179) (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.

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ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 8.12 (91.9% similar)
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ΔE - 8.60 (91.4% similar)


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


Pantone PMS

Artichoke (SW 6179) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Artichoke (SW 6179) to Pantone PMS

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PANTONE 4221 C
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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PANTONE 4220 C
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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PANTONE 5773 C
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
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PANTONE 4181 C
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)

Pantone TCX

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RAL Design

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RAL Classic

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Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Artichoke (SW 6179) (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

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Dunn-Edwards

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ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


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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

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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



7F8266
Artichoke (SW 6179)

696682
Purple Fog*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Artichoke (SW 6179) - #7F8266?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Artichoke (SW 6179) - #7F8266 is #696682, color name is Purple Fog*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Sherwin Williams Artichoke (SW 6179) - #7F8266?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Artichoke (SW 6179) - #7F8266 is #696682, color name is Purple Fog*.





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