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Sherwin Williams Calypso (SW 6950) Paint Color


Color Name: Calypso (SW 6950)
Hex Color Code: #01B0BB
RGB Color Code: RGB(1, 176, 187)
CMYK Values*: 99.5%, 5.9%, 0.0%, 26.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Calypso (SW 6950) color - its meaning and example


What color is Calypso (SW 6950)?

Calypso (SW 6950) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Calypso (SW 6950) is #01B0BB, and the RGB color code is RGB(1, 176, 187).

In the RGB color model, Calypso (SW 6950) has a red value of 1, a green value of 176, and a blue value of 187. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 99.5% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 183.5° (degrees), 98.9 % saturation, and 36.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Calypso (SW 6950) has a hue of 183.5° (degrees), 99.5 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.


Calypso (SW 6950) is cool or warm?

The color Calypso (SW 6950) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Calypso (SW 6950)?

Calypso (SW 6950) has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Calypso (SW 6950)

Light Color


Compare LRV 35 of Calypso (SW 6950) 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 35 puts Sherwin Williams Calypso (SW 6950) 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


Calypso (SW 6950) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(1, 176, 187)
Red
1 (0.4%)
Green
176 (69.0%)
Blue
187 (73.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
99.47%
Magenta
5.88%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.67%

HSL

HSL(183.55deg, 98.9 %, 36.9 %)

Hue
183.55°
Saturation
98.94 %.
Lightness
36.86 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 75, 128)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
75 (29.3%)
Blue
128 (50.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
183.55°
Saturation
99.47 %.
Brightness / Value
73.33 %.

HWB

H: 183.55°

W: 0.39 %

B: 26.67 %

XYZ

X : 24.51

Y : 34.64

Z : 52.41

YXY

Y1 : 34.64

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 99.61%

M : 30.98%

Y : 26.67%


LRV

~ 34.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.5BG 6.0/14

CIE-Lab

L : 65.47

A : -32.93

B : -16.27

CIE-Lch

L : 65.47

C : 36.73

H : 206.3

CIE-Luv

L : 65.47

U : -49.43

V : -20.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.86

A : -28.68

B : -11.59






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Calypso (SW 6950) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Calypso (SW 6950) (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.



#30BFBF
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ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)
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ΔE - 8.05 (92.0% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Calypso (SW 6950) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Calypso (SW 6950) to Pantone PMS


#00B0B9
PANTONE 7466 C
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#00B7BD
PANTONE 2397 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 2233 C
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#4F9FA6
PANTONE 2234 C
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)


RAL Design


Calypso (SW 6950) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Calypso (SW 6950) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Calypso (SW 6950) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Calypso (SW 6950) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Calypso (SW 6950) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Calypso (SW 6950) (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


Calypso (SW 6950) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Calypso (SW 6950) to Sherwin Williams


#01B0BB
Calypso (SW 6950)
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#3AA9AE
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ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Calypso (SW 6950) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Calypso (SW 6950) to Benjamin Moore


#18AFBB
Cool Aqua (2056-40)
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#3AA9A9
Palm Coast Teal (733)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#5CB5B9
Harbor Side Blue (740)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
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Peacock Blue (2049-40)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)


Behr


Calypso (SW 6950) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Calypso (SW 6950) to Behr


#1CADBA
Placid Sea (P470-5)
ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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Lagoon Rock (P460-4)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)





Valspar


Calypso (SW 6950) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Calypso (SW 6950) to Valspar


#30B6BF
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ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
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Turquoise Tint (5006-10B)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#4AABA6
Twilight Meadow (5007-8A)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Calypso (SW 6950) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Calypso (SW 6950) to PPG Paints


#3FBABD
Montego Bay (PPG1233-6)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#4FB3B3
Biscay Bay (PPG1234-5)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
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Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
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Teal Bayou (PPG1147-5)
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Calypso (SW 6950) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Calypso (SW 6950) to Dunn-Edwards


#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
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Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
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Gulf Stream (DE 5759)
ΔE - 5.78 (94.2% similar)
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Teal Me No Lies (DE 5732)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% 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


Sherwin Williams Calypso (SW 6950) - #01B0BB Color Images and Patterns


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