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Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) Paint Color


Color Name: Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)
Hex Color Code: #4D3C3C
RGB Color Code: RGB(77, 60, 60)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.1%, 22.1%, 69.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)?

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is #4D3C3C, and the RGB color code is RGB(77, 60, 60).

In the RGB color model, Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) has a red value of 77, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.1% magenta, 22.1% yellow, and 69.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 26.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation and 30.2 % brightness/value.


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is cool or warm?

The color Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)?

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a 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

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)

Light Color


Compare LRV 5 of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) 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 5 puts Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) 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


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(77, 60, 60)
Red
77 (30.2%)
Green
60 (23.5%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.08%
Yellow
22.08%
Key
69.80%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 12.4 %, 26.9 %)

Hue
Saturation
12.41 %.
Lightness
26.86 %.

RYB

RYB(153, 150, 160)
Red
153 (60.2%)
Yellow
150 (59.0%)
Blue
160 (62.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
22.08 %.
Brightness / Value
30.20 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 23.53 %

B: 69.80 %

XYZ

X : 5.49

Y : 5.14

Z : 4.98

YXY

Y1 : 5.14

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 69.80%

M : 76.47%

Y : 76.47%


LRV

~ 5.1 %

Munsell Color System

0.1YR 2.6/1.4

CIE-Lab

L : 27.12

A : 7.45

B : 2.83

CIE-Lch

L : 27.12

C : 7.97

H : 20.82

CIE-Luv

L : 27.12

U : 9.72

V : 2.09

Hunter-Lab

L : 22.66

A : 3.6

B : 2.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (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 - 6.30 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Pantone PMS


#453536
PANTONE 439 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#584446
PANTONE 438 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 4104 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#4D4345
PANTONE 10387 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to British Standard 4800


#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to RAL Classic


#442F29
RAL 8017 - Chocolate Brown
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#3D3635
RAL 8019 - Gray Brown
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)





Paint similar to Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (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


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Sherwin Williams


#443735
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
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Plum Brown (SW 6272)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)


Valspar


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Valspar


#4A3A39
Christmas Pudding (8004-5G)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#433531
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ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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Mystic Taupe (1002-9A)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#513833
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ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Behr


#564546
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#583E3E
Divine Wine (PPU1-02)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#4E4444
Black Garnet (N110-7)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Dunn-Edwards


#554348
Purple Prose (DET 405)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#5F4947
Dark Chocolate (DE 6014)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
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Molasses (DE 6399)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to PPG Paints


#554747
Black Walnut (PPG1014-7)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#574642
Racy Raisin (PPG16-24)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#544642
French Toast (PPG15-24)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#5A484B
Carob Chip (PPG1047-7)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Benjamin Moore


#453133
Caponata (AF-650)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#544649
Vintage Wine (2116-20)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#52433E
Mississippi Mud (2114-20)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#54423B
Espresso Bark (CSP-390)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% 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.







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