Sherwin Williams Balmy (SW 6512) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Balmy (SW 6512) |
| Hex Color Code: | #C5D8DE |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(197, 216, 222) |
| CMYK Values*: | 11.3%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 12.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Balmy (SW 6512)?
Balmy (SW 6512) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Balmy (SW 6512) is #C5D8DE, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 216, 222).
In the RGB color model, Balmy (SW 6512) has a red value of 197, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.3% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 27.5 % saturation, and 82.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Balmy (SW 6512) has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.
Balmy (SW 6512) is cool or warm?
The color Balmy (SW 6512) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Balmy (SW 6512)?
Balmy (SW 6512) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a light 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
Balmy (SW 6512)
Light Color
Compare LRV 66 of Balmy (SW 6512) 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 66 puts Sherwin Williams Balmy (SW 6512) paint color in the
lighter 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
Balmy (SW 6512) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(197, 216, 222)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
216 (84.7%)
Blue
222 (87.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
11.26%
Magenta
2.70%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.94%
HSL
HSL(194.4deg, 27.5 %, 82.2 %)
Hue
194.4°
Saturation
27.47 %.
Lightness
82.16 %.
RYB
RYB(13, 31, 33)
Red
13 (5.2%)
Yellow
31 (12.3%)
Blue
33 (13.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
194.4°
Saturation
11.26 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.
HWB
H: 194.4°
W: 77.25 %
B: 12.94 %
XYZ
X : 60.77
Y : 66.26
Z : 78.69
YXY
Y1 : 66.26
X : 0.3
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 22.75%
M : 15.29%
Y : 12.94%
LRV
~ 66.3 %
Munsell Color System
6.5BG 8.4/1.6
CIE-Lab
L : 85.13
A : -5.15
B : -5.13
CIE-Lch
L : 85.13
C : 7.27
H : 224.84
CIE-Luv
L : 85.13
U : -10.53
V : -7.01
Hunter-Lab
L : 81.4
A : -9.19
B : -0.34
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Balmy (SW 6512) - #C5D8DE Color Images and Patterns
