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Sherwin Williams Hardware (SW 6172) Paint Color


Color Name: Hardware (SW 6172)
Hex Color Code: #8B8372
RGB Color Code: RGB(139, 131, 114)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.8%, 18.0%, 45.5%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Hardware (SW 6172) color - its meaning and example


What color is Hardware (SW 6172)?

Hardware (SW 6172) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Hardware (SW 6172) is #8B8372, and the RGB color code is RGB(139, 131, 114).

In the RGB color model, Hardware (SW 6172) has a red value of 139, a green value of 131, and a blue value of 114. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 18.0% yellow, and 45.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation, and 49.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Hardware (SW 6172) has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 18.0 % saturation and 54.5 % brightness/value.


Hardware (SW 6172) is cool or warm?

The color Hardware (SW 6172) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Hardware (SW 6172)?

Hardware (SW 6172) has an LRV of nearly 23. 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

Hardware (SW 6172)

Light Color


Compare LRV 23 of Hardware (SW 6172) 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 23 puts Sherwin Williams Hardware (SW 6172) 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


Hardware (SW 6172) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 131, 114)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
131 (51.4%)
Blue
114 (44.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.76%
Yellow
17.99%
Key
45.49%

HSL

HSL(40.8deg, 9.9 %, 49.6 %)

Hue
40.8°
Saturation
9.88 %.
Lightness
49.61 %.

RYB

RYB(78, 105, 92)
Red
78 (30.5%)
Yellow
105 (41.2%)
Blue
92 (36.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
40.8°
Saturation
17.99 %.
Brightness / Value
54.51 %.

HWB

H: 40.8°

W: 44.71 %

B: 45.49 %

XYZ

X : 21.8

Y : 22.94

Z : 19.2

YXY

Y1 : 22.94

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 48.63%

Y : 55.29%


LRV

~ 22.9 %

Munsell Color System

7.9Y 5.3/1.8

CIE-Lab

L : 55.01

A : 0

B : 10.28

CIE-Lch

L : 55.01

C : 10.28

H : 89.98

CIE-Luv

L : 55.01

U : 5.79

V : 13.7

Hunter-Lab

L : 47.89

A : -2.56

B : 9.76






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Hardware (SW 6172) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Hardware (SW 6172) (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.



#8B8680
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ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
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ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to British Standard 4800


#908473
BS 06-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to RAL Classic


#908370
RAL 1035 - Pearl Beige
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
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RAL 7034 - Yellow Gray
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#817863
RAL 7002 - Olive Gray
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#808076
RAL 7023 - Concrete Gray
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Pantone PMS


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to Pantone PMS


#8C857B
PANTONE 403 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#8B8075
PANTONE 8003 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#8C8279
PANTONE Warm Gray 8 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
#98897B
PANTONE 10371 C
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to Pantone TCX







Paint similar to Hardware (SW 6172) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Hardware (SW 6172) (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.


PPG Paints


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to PPG Paints


#8B8376
Sweater Weather (PPG0999-5)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#8C8578
Roller Coaster (PPG1008-5)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#8B847C
So Sublime (PPG1006-5)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#91857C
Wild Wilderness (PPG1019-5)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Valspar


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to Valspar


#8D8679
Artichoke (6003-2A)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#8E8A81
Big Apple (8006-2F)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#87817B
Dorian Gray (T511)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#928070
Chocolate Milk (8005-8E)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to Benjamin Moore


#8C847A
Taos Taupe (2111-40)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#878279
Tweed Coat (CSP-85)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#908980
Castle Gate (CSP-75)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#968777
Beigewood (1007)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to Dunn-Edwards


#837E74
Metal Fringe (DET 626)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
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Bison Beige (DEC 750)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)
#837871
Palomino Pony (DET 621)
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)
#7A7B75
Stone Mason (DET 615)
ΔE - 7.01 (93.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to Sherwin Williams


#868578
Mountain Road (SW 7743)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#958D7F
Studio Clay (SW 9172)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#988977
Curio Gray (SW 0024)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#908A83
Dovetail (SW 7018)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)


Behr


Hardware (SW 6172) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Hardware (SW 6172) to Behr


#848178
Wood Ash (N360-5A)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#938577
Ottertail (N220-5)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#88857D
Pier (PPU8-22)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#89877F
Wet Cement (HDC-NT-23)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% 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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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