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Sherwin Williams Gardenia (SW 6665) Paint Color


Color Name: Gardenia (SW 6665)
Hex Color Code: #F3E2C9
RGB Color Code: RGB(243, 226, 201)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.0%, 17.3%, 4.7%
Color Family (Hue): White and Pastel





About Gardenia (SW 6665) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gardenia (SW 6665)?

Gardenia (SW 6665) color belongs to the White and Pastel color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gardenia (SW 6665) is #F3E2C9, and the RGB color code is RGB(243, 226, 201).

In the RGB color model, Gardenia (SW 6665) has a red value of 243, a green value of 226, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 17.3% yellow, and 4.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.7° (degrees), 63.6 % saturation, and 87.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gardenia (SW 6665) has a hue of 35.7° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation and 95.3 % brightness/value.


Gardenia (SW 6665) is cool or warm?

The color Gardenia (SW 6665) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Gardenia (SW 6665)?

Gardenia (SW 6665) has an LRV of nearly 78. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Gardenia (SW 6665)

Light Color


Compare LRV 78 of Gardenia (SW 6665) 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 78 puts Sherwin Williams Gardenia (SW 6665) 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


Gardenia (SW 6665) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(243, 226, 201)
Red
243 (95.3%)
Green
226 (88.6%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.00%
Yellow
17.28%
Key
4.71%

HSL

HSL(35.71deg, 63.6 %, 87.1 %)

Hue
35.71°
Saturation
63.64 %.
Lightness
87.06 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 49, 14)
Red
13 (5.0%)
Yellow
49 (19.1%)
Blue
14 (5.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.71°
Saturation
17.28 %.
Brightness / Value
95.29 %.

HWB

H: 35.71°

W: 78.82 %

B: 4.71 %

XYZ

X : 74.7

Y : 77.66

Z : 66.31

YXY

Y1 : 77.66

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 4.71%

M : 11.37%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 77.7 %

Munsell Color System

6Y 8.9/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 90.63

A : 1.83

B : 14.31

CIE-Lch

L : 90.63

C : 14.43

H : 82.73

CIE-Luv

L : 90.63

U : 11.62

V : 20.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 88.13

A : -2.92

B : 17.08






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gardenia (SW 6665) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Gardenia (SW 6665) (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.



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ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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Papaya Whip
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 9180 C
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
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PANTONE 9182 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
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PANTONE 9200 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9184 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to RAL Classic


#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
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RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
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RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
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BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
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BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Gardenia (SW 6665) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gardenia (SW 6665) (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


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to Sherwin Williams


#F3E2C9
Gardenia (SW 6665)
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#F3E3CA
Welcome White (SW 6658)
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to Benjamin Moore


#F5E5CC
Durango Dust (2165-60)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
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Lion Yellow (2158-60)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
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Arizona Peach (092)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#F9E9D1
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ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)


Valspar


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to Valspar


#F2E1CA
Cameo White (7002-21)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to Dunn-Edwards


#F2E0C5
Cream Washed (DE 6149)
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 0.95 (99.1% similar)
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Winter Lite (DEC 768)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
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Thatched Roof (DE 6177)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)


Behr


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to Behr


#F6E5CE
Mannequin Cream (OR-W03)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
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Lunaria (M280-2)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#F9E9D3
Almond Milk (OR-W05)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#FCEBD1
Popcorn Ball (32)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to PPG Paints


#F3E2C6
Honey Beige (PPG1207-3)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#F6E6CB
Magnolia Spray (PPG1089-2)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#F1E2C6
Linen Tint (PPG16-09)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
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Pita Bread (PPG1089-1)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Gardenia (SW 6665) - #F3E2C9 Color Images and Patterns


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#F3E2C9
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