Sherwin Williams Dark Brown (SW 7520) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Dark Brown (SW 7520) |
| Hex Color Code: | #6A5143 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(106, 81, 67) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 23.6%, 36.8%, 58.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Brown |
What color is Dark Brown (SW 7520)?
Dark Brown (SW 7520) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Brown (SW 7520) is #6A5143, and the RGB color code is RGB(106, 81, 67).
In the RGB color model, Dark Brown (SW 7520) has a red value of 106, a green value of 81, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 36.8% yellow, and 58.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Brown (SW 7520) has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation and 41.6 % brightness/value.
Dark Brown (SW 7520) is cool or warm?
The color Dark Brown (SW 7520) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Dark Brown (SW 7520)?
Dark Brown (SW 7520) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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
Dark Brown (SW 7520)
Light Color
Compare LRV 9 of Dark Brown (SW 7520) 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 9 puts Sherwin Williams Dark Brown (SW 7520) 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
Dark Brown (SW 7520) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(106, 81, 67)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Green
81 (31.8%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.58%
Yellow
36.79%
Key
58.43%
HSL
HSL(21.54deg, 22.5 %, 33.9 %)
Hue
21.54°
Saturation
22.54 %.
Lightness
33.92 %.
RYB
RYB(134, 135, 130)
Red
134 (52.6%)
Yellow
135 (53.1%)
Blue
130 (51.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
21.54°
Saturation
36.79 %.
Brightness / Value
41.57 %.
HWB
H: 21.54°
W: 26.27 %
B: 58.43 %
XYZ
X : 9.9
Y : 9.35
Z : 6.59
YXY
Y1 : 9.35
X : 0.38
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 58.43%
M : 68.24%
Y : 73.73%
LRV
~ 9.4 %
Munsell Color System
8.8YR 3.5/2.4
CIE-Lab
L : 36.66
A : 8.28
B : 12.25
CIE-Lch
L : 36.66
C : 14.78
H : 55.95
CIE-Luv
L : 36.66
U : 16.72
V : 12.82
Hunter-Lab
L : 30.58
A : 4.25
B : 8.63
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Dark Brown (SW 7520) - #6A5143 Color Images and Patterns
