Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) |
| Hex Color Code: | #9EB4C0 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(158, 180, 192) |
| CMYK Values*: | 17.7%, 6.2%, 0.0%, 24.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146)?
Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) is #9EB4C0, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 180, 192).
In the RGB color model, Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) has a red value of 158, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 192. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.7% cyan, 6.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 24.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.2° (degrees), 21.3 % saturation, and 68.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) has a hue of 201.2° (degrees), 17.7 % saturation and 75.3 % brightness/value.
Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) is cool or warm?
The color Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146)?
Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) has an LRV of nearly 44. 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
Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146)
Light Color
Compare LRV 44 of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) 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 44 puts Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) 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
Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(158, 180, 192)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
192 (75.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
17.71%
Magenta
6.25%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
24.71%
HSL
HSL(201.18deg, 21.3 %, 68.6 %)
Hue
201.18°
Saturation
21.25 %.
Lightness
68.63 %.
RYB
RYB(29, 54, 64)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
54 (21.3%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
201.18°
Saturation
17.71 %.
Brightness / Value
75.29 %.
HWB
H: 201.18°
W: 61.96 %
B: 24.71 %
XYZ
X : 39.94
Y : 43.72
Z : 56.2
YXY
Y1 : 43.72
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 38.04%
M : 29.41%
Y : 24.71%
LRV
~ 43.7 %
Munsell Color System
0.7B 7.1/2.1
CIE-Lab
L : 72.04
A : -4.98
B : -8.64
CIE-Lch
L : 72.04
C : 9.98
H : 240.03
CIE-Luv
L : 72.04
U : -12.19
V : -12.28
Hunter-Lab
L : 66.12
A : -7.89
B : -4.11
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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
Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) - #9EB4C0 Color Images and Patterns
