Sherwin Williams Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) |
| Hex Color Code: | #61463A |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(97, 70, 58) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 27.8%, 40.2%, 62.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Brown |
What color is Fairfax Brown (SW 2856)?
Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) is #61463A, and the RGB color code is RGB(97, 70, 58).
In the RGB color model, Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) has a red value of 97, a green value of 70, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 40.2% yellow, and 62.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18.5° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation, and 30.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) has a hue of 18.5° (degrees), 40.2 % saturation and 38.0 % brightness/value.
Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) is cool or warm?
The color Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856)?
Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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
Fairfax Brown (SW 2856)
Light Color
Compare LRV 7 of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) 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 7 puts Sherwin Williams Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) 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
Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(97, 70, 58)
Red
97 (38.0%)
Green
70 (27.5%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.84%
Yellow
40.21%
Key
61.96%
HSL
HSL(18.46deg, 25.2 %, 30.4 %)
Hue
18.46°
Saturation
25.16 %.
Lightness
30.39 %.
RYB
RYB(148, 143, 140)
Red
148 (58.0%)
Yellow
143 (56.1%)
Blue
140 (55.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
18.46°
Saturation
40.21 %.
Brightness / Value
38.04 %.
HWB
H: 18.46°
W: 22.75 %
B: 61.96 %
XYZ
X : 7.88
Y : 7.23
Z : 4.98
YXY
Y1 : 7.23
X : 0.39
Y2 : 0.36
CMY
C : 61.96%
M : 72.55%
Y : 77.25%
LRV
~ 7.2 %
Munsell Color System
7.4YR 3.1/2.6
CIE-Lab
L : 32.32
A : 9.79
B : 11.77
CIE-Lch
L : 32.32
C : 15.31
H : 50.27
CIE-Luv
L : 32.32
U : 17.83
V : 11.46
Hunter-Lab
L : 26.88
A : 5.3
B : 7.83
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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
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