Sherwin Williams Blue Chip (SW 6959) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Blue Chip (SW 6959) |
| Hex Color Code: | #016EA7 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(1, 110, 167) |
| CMYK Values*: | 99.4%, 34.1%, 0.0%, 34.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Blue Chip (SW 6959)?
Blue Chip (SW 6959) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Chip (SW 6959) is #016EA7, and the RGB color code is RGB(1, 110, 167).
In the RGB color model, Blue Chip (SW 6959) has a red value of 1, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 99.4% cyan, 34.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200.6° (degrees), 98.8 % saturation, and 32.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Chip (SW 6959) has a hue of 200.6° (degrees), 99.4 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.
Blue Chip (SW 6959) is cool or warm?
The color Blue Chip (SW 6959) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Blue Chip (SW 6959)?
Blue Chip (SW 6959) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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
Blue Chip (SW 6959)
Light Color
Compare LRV 14 of Blue Chip (SW 6959) 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 14 puts Sherwin Williams Blue Chip (SW 6959) 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
Blue Chip (SW 6959) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(1, 110, 167)
Red
1 (0.4%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
167 (65.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
99.40%
Magenta
34.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.51%
HSL
HSL(200.6deg, 98.8 %, 32.9 %)
Hue
200.6°
Saturation
98.81 %.
Lightness
32.94 %.
RYB
RYB(50, 92, 178)
Red
50 (19.7%)
Yellow
92 (35.9%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
200.6°
Saturation
99.40 %.
Brightness / Value
65.49 %.
HWB
H: 200.6°
W: 0.39 %
B: 34.51 %
XYZ
X : 12.56
Y : 13.95
Z : 38.59
YXY
Y1 : 13.95
X : 0.19
Y2 : 0.21
CMY
C : 99.61%
M : 56.86%
Y : 34.51%
LRV
~ 13.9 %
Munsell Color System
7.5B 4.0/10
CIE-Lab
L : 44.16
A : -4.61
B : -37.81
CIE-Lch
L : 44.16
C : 38.09
H : 263.06
CIE-Luv
L : 44.16
U : -28.11
V : -55.36
Hunter-Lab
L : 37.35
A : -5.31
B : -35.12
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Blue Chip (SW 6959) - #016EA7 Color Images and Patterns
