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Sherwin Williams Gentian (SW 6817) Paint Color


Color Name: Gentian (SW 6817)
Hex Color Code: #6572A5
RGB Color Code: RGB(101, 114, 165)
CMYK Values*: 38.8%, 30.9%, 0.0%, 35.3%





About Gentian (SW 6817) color - its meaning and example


What color is Gentian (SW 6817)?

Gentian (SW 6817) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gentian (SW 6817) is #6572A5, and the RGB color code is RGB(101, 114, 165).

In the RGB color model, Gentian (SW 6817) has a red value of 101, a green value of 114, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 38.8% cyan, 30.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 35.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 227.8° (degrees), 26.2 % saturation, and 52.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gentian (SW 6817) has a hue of 227.8° (degrees), 38.8 % saturation and 64.7 % brightness/value.


Gentian (SW 6817) is cool or warm?

The color Gentian (SW 6817) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Gentian (SW 6817)?

Gentian (SW 6817) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Gentian (SW 6817)

Light Color


Compare LRV 18 of Gentian (SW 6817) 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 18 puts Sherwin Williams Gentian (SW 6817) 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


Gentian (SW 6817) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(101, 114, 165)
Red
101 (39.6%)
Green
114 (44.7%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
38.79%
Magenta
30.91%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
35.29%

HSL

HSL(227.81deg, 26.2 %, 52.2 %)

Hue
227.81°
Saturation
26.23 %.
Lightness
52.16 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 73, 123)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Yellow
73 (28.5%)
Blue
123 (48.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
227.81°
Saturation
38.79 %.
Brightness / Value
64.71 %.

HWB

H: 227.81°

W: 39.61 %

B: 35.29 %

XYZ

X : 18.18

Y : 17.52

Z : 38.02

YXY

Y1 : 17.52

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 60.39%

M : 55.29%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 17.5 %

Munsell Color System

6.4PB 4.7/6

CIE-Lab

L : 48.91

A : 8.3

B : -28.93

CIE-Lch

L : 48.91

C : 30.1

H : 286

CIE-Luv

L : 48.91

U : -8.76

V : -44

Hunter-Lab

L : 41.85

A : 4.27

B : -24.56






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Gentian (SW 6817) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Gentian (SW 6817) (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.



#666699
Dark Blue Gray
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#777696
Rhythm
ΔE - 7.47 (92.5% similar)
#6082B6
Glaucous
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 8.49 (91.5% similar)





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


RAL Design


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to Pantone PMS


#686E9F
PANTONE 7668 C
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#676D99
PANTONE 2109 C
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#6E80A9
PANTONE 2137 C
ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
#777FA8
PANTONE 2108 C
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to Pantone TCX




Pantone TPX


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)





Paint similar to Gentian (SW 6817) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Gentian (SW 6817) (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


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to Sherwin Williams


#6572A5
Gentian (SW 6817)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#4E739F
Lupine (SW 6810)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#716998
Forget-Me-Not (SW 6824)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#6C7F9A
Searching Blue (SW 6536)
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to PPG Paints


#6274AB
King's Robe (PPG1245-6)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#627099
Blueberry Patch (PPG1167-6)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#5868AE
Blue Calico (PPG1246-7)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#686B93
Wild Wisteria (PPG1170-6)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)


Valspar


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to Valspar


#606E9C
Blue Batik (V074-5)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#71799F
Positively Purple (4002-8B)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#6C7CB8
Simply Purple (4004-10B)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to Dunn-Edwards


#637195
Ocean Night (DE 5901)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#5D66AA
Bellflower (DE 5908)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#767C9E
Bossa Nova Blue (DE 5914)
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)
#606788
Champion Blue (DE 5915)
ΔE - 6.64 (93.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to Benjamin Moore


#5B6D92
Blue Nova (825)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#5C79B3
Waterdrop (CC-902)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#6A82A8
Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)
#53618F
Fancy Pants (CSP-525)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


Behr


Gentian (SW 6817) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Gentian (SW 6817) to Behr


#617BA6
Miracle Elixir (M540-6)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#75769B
Kimono Violet (M550-6)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#616B89
Dangerously Elegant (S540-6)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)
#5D6098
Wizard'S Potion (P550-6)
ΔE - 6.61 (93.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Gentian (SW 6817) - #6572A5 color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Gentian (SW 6817) - #6572A5 Color Images and Patterns


Sherwin Williams Gentian (SW 6817) Paint vintage style bedroom interior
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Sherwin Williams Gentian (SW 6817) Paint exterior design modern house with walkway
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Explore Named Colors



#6572A5
Gentian (SW 6817)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#716998
Forget-Me-Not (SW 6824)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#7E6596
Clematis (SW 6831)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#7C5A7E
Vigorous Violet (SW 6838)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#094C73
Dignity Blue (SW 6804)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#164576
Honorable Blue (SW 6811)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#3E4371
Valiant Violet (SW 6818)
Paint - Sherwin Williams


#4D426E
Izmir Purple (SW 6825)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#5D395F
Kimono Violet (SW 6839)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#D3D5D3
Reflection (SW 7661)
Paint - Sherwin Williams