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Sherwin Williams Avocado (SW 2861) Paint Color


Color Name: Avocado (SW 2861)
Hex Color Code: #857C5D
RGB Color Code: RGB(133, 124, 93)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.8%, 30.1%, 47.8%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Avocado (SW 2861) color - its meaning and example


What color is Avocado (SW 2861)?

Avocado (SW 2861) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Avocado (SW 2861) is #857C5D, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 124, 93).

In the RGB color model, Avocado (SW 2861) has a red value of 133, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 30.1% yellow, and 47.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 17.7 % saturation, and 44.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Avocado (SW 2861) has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 30.1 % saturation and 52.2 % brightness/value.


Avocado (SW 2861) is cool or warm?

The color Avocado (SW 2861) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Avocado (SW 2861)?

Avocado (SW 2861) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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

Avocado (SW 2861)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Avocado (SW 2861) 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 20 puts Sherwin Williams Avocado (SW 2861) 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


Avocado (SW 2861) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(133, 124, 93)
Red
133 (52.2%)
Green
124 (48.6%)
Blue
93 (36.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.77%
Yellow
30.08%
Key
47.84%

HSL

HSL(46.5deg, 17.7 %, 44.3 %)

Hue
46.5°
Saturation
17.70 %.
Lightness
44.31 %.

RYB

RYB(91, 120, 97)
Red
91 (35.7%)
Yellow
120 (47.0%)
Blue
97 (38.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46.5°
Saturation
30.08 %.
Brightness / Value
52.16 %.

HWB

H: 46.5°

W: 36.47 %

B: 47.84 %

XYZ

X : 18.86

Y : 20.19

Z : 13.26

YXY

Y1 : 20.19

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 47.84%

M : 51.37%

Y : 63.53%


LRV

~ 20.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.7Y 5.0/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 52.05

A : -1.72

B : 18.2

CIE-Lch

L : 52.05

C : 18.28

H : 95.4

CIE-Luv

L : 52.05

U : 7.31

V : 23.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.94

A : -3.73

B : 13.96






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Avocado (SW 2861) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Avocado (SW 2861) (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.



#918151
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ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 8.08 (91.9% similar)
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ΔE - 9.58 (90.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to RAL Classic


#7D765A
RAL 6013 - Reed Green
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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RAL 7002 - Olive Gray
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


RAL Design


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to Pantone PMS


#84754E
PANTONE 871 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#7A7256
PANTONE 7497 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#93845E
PANTONE 10342 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#8C7A4F
PANTONE 10343 C
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to British Standard 4800


#897749
BS 10-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
#958758
BS 10-B-21 - Lizard
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Avocado (SW 2861) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Avocado (SW 2861) (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


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to Sherwin Williams


#857C5D
Avocado (SW 2861)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#827C5A
Edamame (SW 7729)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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Sheraton Sage (SW 0014)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Valspar


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to Valspar


#87805F
Ripe Olive (6005-4B)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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Mountain Olive (6007-4C)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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Private Affair (8004-23F)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Behr


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to Behr


#837B53
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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Palm Desert (N310-6)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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Green Tea Leaf (M330-7)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to Benjamin Moore


#8D835E
Alligator Green (2143-20)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
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Shady Lane (497)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to Dunn-Edwards


#8E7D5D
Prairie Grove (DE 6195)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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Aged Eucalyptus (DE 5496)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
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Burlap (DE 6175)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Avocado (SW 2861) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Avocado (SW 2861) to PPG Paints


#847451
Woodbridge (PPG1102-6)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
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Green Briar (PPG1113-6)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
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Rustic Ranch (PPG1104-6)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
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Outrigger (PPG1104-7)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)








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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Avocado (SW 2861) - #857C5D Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#857C5D
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#857C5D
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