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Sherwin Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) Paint Color


Color Name: Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
Hex Color Code: #AC6B53
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 107, 83)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 37.8%, 51.7%, 32.5%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Cavern Clay (SW 7701) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cavern Clay (SW 7701)?

Cavern Clay (SW 7701) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cavern Clay (SW 7701) is #AC6B53, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 107, 83).

In the RGB color model, Cavern Clay (SW 7701) has a red value of 172, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 83. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.8% magenta, 51.7% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.2° (degrees), 34.9 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cavern Clay (SW 7701) has a hue of 16.2° (degrees), 51.7 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) is cool or warm?

The color Cavern Clay (SW 7701) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cavern Clay (SW 7701)?

Cavern Clay (SW 7701) 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

Cavern Clay (SW 7701)

Light Color


Compare LRV 20 of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) 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 Cavern Clay (SW 7701) 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


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 107, 83)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
83 (32.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.79%
Yellow
51.74%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(16.18deg, 34.9 %, 50.0 %)

Hue
16.18°
Saturation
34.90 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.

RYB

RYB(110, 105, 77)
Red
110 (43.1%)
Yellow
105 (41.3%)
Blue
77 (30.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
16.18°
Saturation
51.74 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 16.18°

W: 32.55 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 23.83

Y : 19.91

Z : 10.77

YXY

Y1 : 19.91

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 58.04%

Y : 67.45%


LRV

~ 19.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.5YR 5.0/6

CIE-Lab

L : 51.74

A : 23.33

B : 24.29

CIE-Lch

L : 51.74

C : 33.68

H : 46.16

CIE-Luv

L : 51.74

U : 47.65

V : 24.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 44.62

A : 17.25

B : 16.92






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cavern Clay (SW 7701) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Cavern Clay (SW 7701) (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.



#A36E51
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ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
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ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to Pantone PMS


#B46A55
PANTONE 7522 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 4264 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 2441 C
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#B86747
PANTONE 4014 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to British Standard 4800


#A66F67
BS 04-C-37 - Red
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to RAL Classic


#CF6955
RAL 3022 - Salmon Pink
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Cavern Clay (SW 7701) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cavern Clay (SW 7701) (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


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to Sherwin Williams


#AC6B53
Cavern Clay (SW 7701)
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#B46848
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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Decorous Amber (SW 0007)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Behr


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to Behr


#A96F55
Orange Flambe (MQ1-28)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to PPG Paints


#B1715A
Copper Beech (PPG1067-5)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
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Nutmeg (PPG1068-6)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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Amaretto (PPG1066-6)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B7735E
Crushed Cinnamon (PPG1063-6)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to Dunn-Edwards


#A5654E
Ruddy Oak (DE 5188)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Autumn Umber (DE 5216)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to Benjamin Moore


#B86D52
Montana Agate (056)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
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Toasted Pecan (1209)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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Ten Gallon Hat (1210)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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Canyon Rock (CSP-1120)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cavern Clay (SW 7701) to Valspar


#B86B56
Florentine Clay (2003-5B)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
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Autumn Ivy (8002-12E)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
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Sienna Sky (T524)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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Pajarito Red (2001-7B)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% 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


Cavern Clay (SW 7701) - #AC6B53 Color Images and Patterns


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