Sherwin Williams Drizzle (SW 6479) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Drizzle (SW 6479) |
| Hex Color Code: | #8CAEAB |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(140, 174, 171) |
| CMYK Values*: | 19.5%, 0.0%, 1.7%, 31.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Drizzle (SW 6479)?
Drizzle (SW 6479) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Drizzle (SW 6479) is #8CAEAB, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 174, 171).
In the RGB color model, Drizzle (SW 6479) has a red value of 140, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.7% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 174.7° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Drizzle (SW 6479) has a hue of 174.7° (degrees), 19.5 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.
Drizzle (SW 6479) is cool or warm?
The color Drizzle (SW 6479) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Drizzle (SW 6479)?
Drizzle (SW 6479) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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
Drizzle (SW 6479)
Light Color
Compare LRV 39 of Drizzle (SW 6479) 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 39 puts Sherwin Williams Drizzle (SW 6479) 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
Drizzle (SW 6479) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(140, 174, 171)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
19.54%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.72%
Key
31.76%
HSL
HSL(174.71deg, 17.3 %, 61.6 %)
Hue
174.71°
Saturation
17.35 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.
RYB
RYB(36, 72, 74)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Yellow
72 (28.3%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
174.71°
Saturation
19.54 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.
HWB
H: 174.71°
W: 54.90 %
B: 31.76 %
XYZ
X : 33.3
Y : 38.79
Z : 44.26
YXY
Y1 : 38.79
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 45.10%
M : 31.76%
Y : 32.94%
LRV
~ 38.8 %
Munsell Color System
2.7BG 6.7/2.9
CIE-Lab
L : 68.6
A : -12.15
B : -2.3
CIE-Lch
L : 68.6
C : 12.37
H : 190.7
CIE-Luv
L : 68.6
U : -17.59
V : -1.4
Hunter-Lab
L : 62.28
A : -13.54
B : 1.46
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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