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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)
#F3E2C9 Gardenia (SW 6665) Paint Sherwin Williams - Color codes and meaning | Matching colors and paints



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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)? (For interior and product design)

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.

#F7E7CE Color
Champagne
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#FFEBCD Color
Blanched Almond
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#FAEBD7 Color
Antique White
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#FFEFD5 Color
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

#F3E4CD Color
PANTONE 9180 C
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#ECDCC8 Color
PANTONE 9182 C
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#F5E1CC Color
PANTONE 9200 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#EFE4CE Color
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


British Standard 4800

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

#DAC9AF Color
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#E5E4D0 Color
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
#F4E7E0 Color
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)

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#F9EED9 Color
Butter White
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% 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



Benjamin Moore

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

#F5E5CC Color
Durango Dust (2165-60)
ΔE - 0.76 (99.2% similar)
#FAE8CE Color
Lion Yellow (2158-60)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#F7E6D0 Color
Arizona Peach (092)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
#F9E9D1 Color
Country White (898)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)


Valspar

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

#F2E1CA Color
Cameo White (7002-21)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#F5E5CB Color
Open Arms (V165)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#F6E6CE Color
Champagne Toast (T558)
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



Behr

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

#F7E7CD Color
Lunaria (M280-2)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#F9E9D3 Color
Almond Milk (OR-W05)
ΔE - 1.85 (98.2% similar)
#FCEBD1 Color
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



Farrow & Ball

Gardenia (SW 6665) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Gardenia (SW 6665) to Farrow & Ball

#EADCC3 Color
Ringwold Ground (208)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#F6EBD5 Color
Tallow (203)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#EFE6CF Color
New White (59)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#E2D5BC Color
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% 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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



F3E2C9
Gardenia (SW 6665)

C9DAF3
Pale Aqua*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Gardenia (SW 6665) - #F3E2C9?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Gardenia (SW 6665) - #F3E2C9 is #C9DAF3, color name is Pale Aqua*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Sherwin Williams Gardenia (SW 6665) - #F3E2C9?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Gardenia (SW 6665) - #F3E2C9 is #C9DAF3, color name is Pale Aqua*.





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