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Sherwin Williams Elephant Ear (SW 9168) Paint Color


Color Name: Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
Hex Color Code: #988F85
RGB Color Code: RGB(152, 143, 133)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.9%, 12.5%, 40.4%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Elephant Ear (SW 9168) color - its meaning and example


What color is Elephant Ear (SW 9168)?

Elephant Ear (SW 9168) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Elephant Ear (SW 9168) is #988F85, and the RGB color code is RGB(152, 143, 133).

In the RGB color model, Elephant Ear (SW 9168) has a red value of 152, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 133. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 12.5% yellow, and 40.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.6° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation, and 55.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Elephant Ear (SW 9168) has a hue of 31.6° (degrees), 12.5 % saturation and 59.6 % brightness/value.


Elephant Ear (SW 9168) is cool or warm?

The color Elephant Ear (SW 9168) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Elephant Ear (SW 9168)?

Elephant Ear (SW 9168) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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

Elephant Ear (SW 9168)

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of Elephant Ear (SW 9168) 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 28 puts Sherwin Williams Elephant Ear (SW 9168) 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


Elephant Ear (SW 9168) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(152, 143, 133)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Green
143 (56.1%)
Blue
133 (52.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.92%
Yellow
12.50%
Key
40.39%

HSL

HSL(31.58deg, 8.4 %, 55.9 %)

Hue
31.58°
Saturation
8.44 %.
Lightness
55.88 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 92, 81)
Red
64 (25.2%)
Yellow
92 (35.9%)
Blue
81 (31.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
31.58°
Saturation
12.50 %.
Brightness / Value
59.61 %.

HWB

H: 31.58°

W: 52.16 %

B: 40.39 %

XYZ

X : 27

Y : 28.01

Z : 26.17

YXY

Y1 : 28.01

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 40.39%

M : 43.92%

Y : 47.84%


LRV

~ 28 %

Munsell Color System

3.9Y 5.8/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 59.9

A : 1.54

B : 6.51

CIE-Lch

L : 59.9

C : 6.69

H : 76.65

CIE-Luv

L : 59.9

U : 5.94

V : 8.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.93

A : -1.55

B : 7.73






Similar Colors and Paints



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#8B8680
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ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Elephant Ear (SW 9168) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Elephant Ear (SW 9168) to Pantone PMS


#968C83
PANTONE Warm Gray 7 C
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Elephant Ear (SW 9168) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Elephant Ear (SW 9168) to RAL Classic


#928E85
RAL 7030 - Stone Gray
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Elephant Ear (SW 9168) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Elephant Ear (SW 9168) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
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BS 10-A-05 - Grey
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#939393
BS 16-A-07 - Mid Grey
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Elephant Ear (SW 9168) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Elephant Ear (SW 9168) (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


Elephant Ear (SW 9168) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Elephant Ear (SW 9168) to Sherwin Williams


#988F85
Elephant Ear (SW 9168)
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#958D7F
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ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)


Valspar


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#958F88
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ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


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#9C8F83
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ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)





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#9E9589
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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Elephant Ear (SW 9168) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Elephant Ear (SW 9168) to Benjamin Moore


#908980
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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


Behr


Elephant Ear (SW 9168) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Elephant Ear (SW 9168) to Behr


#928C87
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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 3.79 (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.







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