Sherwin Williams Citronella (SW 6915) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Citronella (SW 6915) |
| Hex Color Code: | #CBA901 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(203, 169, 1) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 16.7%, 99.5%, 20.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Citronella (SW 6915)?
Citronella (SW 6915) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Citronella (SW 6915) is #CBA901, and the RGB color code is RGB(203, 169, 1).
In the RGB color model, Citronella (SW 6915) has a red value of 203, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 1. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 99.5% yellow, and 20.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 49.9° (degrees), 99.0 % saturation, and 40.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Citronella (SW 6915) has a hue of 49.9° (degrees), 99.5 % saturation and 79.6 % brightness/value.
Citronella (SW 6915) is cool or warm?
The color Citronella (SW 6915) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Citronella (SW 6915)?
Citronella (SW 6915) has an LRV of nearly 41. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Citronella (SW 6915)
Light Color
Compare LRV 41 of Citronella (SW 6915) 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 41 puts Sherwin Williams Citronella (SW 6915) paint color in the
medium 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
Citronella (SW 6915) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(203, 169, 1)
Red
203 (79.6%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
1 (0.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.75%
Yellow
99.51%
Key
20.39%
HSL
HSL(49.9deg, 99.0 %, 40.0 %)
Hue
49.9°
Saturation
99.02 %.
Lightness
40.00 %.
RYB
RYB(86, 186, 34)
Red
86 (33.6%)
Yellow
186 (72.9%)
Blue
34 (13.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
49.9°
Saturation
99.51 %.
Brightness / Value
79.61 %.
HWB
H: 49.9°
W: 0.39 %
B: 20.39 %
XYZ
X : 38.82
Y : 41.07
Z : 5.91
YXY
Y1 : 41.07
X : 0.45
Y2 : 0.48
CMY
C : 20.39%
M : 33.73%
Y : 99.61%
LRV
~ 41.1 %
Munsell Color System
6.5Y 6.9/15.7
CIE-Lab
L : 70.23
A : -0.69
B : 72.94
CIE-Lch
L : 70.23
C : 72.94
H : 90.54
CIE-Luv
L : 70.23
U : 30.14
V : 74.15
Hunter-Lab
L : 64.09
A : -4.03
B : 39.39
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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