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Sherwin Williams Dark Night (SW 6237) Paint Color


Color Name: Dark Night (SW 6237)
Hex Color Code: #23383F
RGB Color Code: RGB(35, 56, 63)
CMYK Values*: 44.4%, 11.1%, 0.0%, 75.3%





About Dark Night (SW 6237) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dark Night (SW 6237)?

Dark Night (SW 6237) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Night (SW 6237) is #23383F, and the RGB color code is RGB(35, 56, 63).

In the RGB color model, Dark Night (SW 6237) has a red value of 35, a green value of 56, and a blue value of 63. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 44.4% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 75.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation, and 19.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Night (SW 6237) has a hue of 195° (degrees), 44.4 % saturation and 24.7 % brightness/value.


Dark Night (SW 6237) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Night (SW 6237) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dark Night (SW 6237)?

Dark Night (SW 6237) has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very 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 Night (SW 6237)

Light Color


Compare LRV 4 of Dark Night (SW 6237) 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 4 puts Sherwin Williams Dark Night (SW 6237) 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 Night (SW 6237) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(35, 56, 63)
Red
35 (13.7%)
Green
56 (22.0%)
Blue
63 (24.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
44.44%
Magenta
11.11%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
75.29%

HSL

HSL(195deg, 28.6 %, 19.2 %)

Hue
195°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Lightness
19.22 %.

RYB

RYB(152, 172, 195)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Yellow
172 (67.5%)
Blue
195 (76.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
195°
Saturation
44.44 %.
Brightness / Value
24.71 %.

HWB

H: 195°

W: 13.73 %

B: 75.29 %

XYZ

X : 3

Y : 3.54

Z : 5.23

YXY

Y1 : 3.54

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 86.27%

M : 78.04%

Y : 75.29%


LRV

~ 3.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.9BG 2.1/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 22.1

A : -6.15

B : -7

CIE-Lch

L : 22.1

C : 9.32

H : 228.68

CIE-Luv

L : 22.1

U : -8.79

V : -7.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 18.83

A : -4.46

B : -3.29






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dark Night (SW 6237) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Dark Night (SW 6237) (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.



#2D383A
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ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to Pantone PMS


#2B3D43
PANTONE 8503 C
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#333F48
PANTONE 432 C
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#304B59
PANTONE 4161 C
ΔE - 6.90 (93.1% similar)


RAL Design


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to British Standard 4800


#2B4149
BS 18-C-39 - Deep River
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to RAL Classic


#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#374345
RAL 7026 - Granite Gray
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#303D3A
RAL 6012 - Black Green
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Dark Night (SW 6237) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dark Night (SW 6237) (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


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to Sherwin Williams


#23383F
Dark Night (SW 6237)
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#273E3E
Cascades (SW 7623)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#35454E
Gale Force (SW 7605)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)


Valspar


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to Valspar


#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#2B3F40
Deep River Green (5010-3)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#1D3233
Fait Accompli (V141-6)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#2D3435
Nocturnal Green (5011-1)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to Benjamin Moore


#2F3E3E
Salamander (2050-10)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#364042
Regent Green (2136-20)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#373D3F
Midnight (2131-20)
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to PPG Paints


#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
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Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 6.84 (93.2% similar)
#3D4645
Dark As Night (PPG14-05)
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#434B4F
Black Forest (PPG1012-7)
ΔE - 8.49 (91.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to Dunn-Edwards


#384543
Refined Green (DEA 181)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.0% similar)
#415053
Lunar Eclipse (DE 5776)
ΔE - 8.53 (91.5% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 8.65 (91.4% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 9.15 (90.9% similar)


Behr


Dark Night (SW 6237) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dark Night (SW 6237) to Behr


#344D58
Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)
#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#38515D
Restless Sea (PPU13-20)
ΔE - 8.45 (91.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Dark Night (SW 6237) - #23383F color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Dark Night (SW 6237) - #23383F Color Images and Patterns


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