Sherwin Williams Frosty White (SW 6196) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Frosty White (SW 6196) |
| Hex Color Code: | #DDDDD6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(221, 221, 214) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 0.0%, 3.2%, 13.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | White and Pastel |
What color is Frosty White (SW 6196)?
Frosty White (SW 6196) color belongs to the White and Pastel color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Frosty White (SW 6196) is #DDDDD6, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 221, 214).
In the RGB color model, Frosty White (SW 6196) has a red value of 221, a green value of 221, and a blue value of 214. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 3.2% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation, and 85.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Frosty White (SW 6196) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 3.2 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.
Frosty White (SW 6196) is cool or warm?
The color Frosty White (SW 6196) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Frosty White (SW 6196)?
Frosty White (SW 6196) has an LRV of nearly 72. By LRV value, it is a 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
Frosty White (SW 6196)
Light Color
Compare LRV 72 of Frosty White (SW 6196) 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 72 puts Sherwin Williams Frosty White (SW 6196) paint color in the
lighter 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
Frosty White (SW 6196) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(221, 221, 214)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
221 (86.7%)
Blue
214 (83.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
3.17%
Key
13.33%
HSL
HSL(60deg, 9.3 %, 85.3 %)
Hue
60°
Saturation
9.33 %.
Lightness
85.29 %.
RYB
RYB(13, 38, 24)
Red
13 (5.1%)
Yellow
38 (14.7%)
Blue
24 (9.3%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
60°
Saturation
3.17 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.
HWB
H: 60°
W: 83.92 %
B: 13.33 %
XYZ
X : 67.81
Y : 71.94
Z : 73.93
YXY
Y1 : 71.94
X : 0.32
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 13.33%
M : 13.33%
Y : 16.08%
LRV
~ 71.9 %
Munsell Color System
5.4GY 8.7/0.6
CIE-Lab
L : 87.94
A : -1.24
B : 3.42
CIE-Lch
L : 87.94
C : 3.64
H : 109.86
CIE-Luv
L : 87.94
U : 0.39
V : 5.38
Hunter-Lab
L : 84.82
A : -5.72
B : 7.69
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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
Frosty White (SW 6196) - #DDDDD6 Color Images and Patterns
