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Sherwin Williams Humorous Green (SW 6918) Paint Color


Color Name: Humorous Green (SW 6918)
Hex Color Code: #C6B836
RGB Color Code: RGB(198, 184, 54)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.1%, 72.7%, 22.4%





About Humorous Green (SW 6918) color - its meaning and example


What color is Humorous Green (SW 6918)?

Humorous Green (SW 6918) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Humorous Green (SW 6918) is #C6B836, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 184, 54).

In the RGB color model, Humorous Green (SW 6918) has a red value of 198, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 54. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 72.7% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.2° (degrees), 57.1 % saturation, and 49.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Humorous Green (SW 6918) has a hue of 54.2° (degrees), 72.7 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.


Humorous Green (SW 6918) is cool or warm?

The color Humorous Green (SW 6918) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Humorous Green (SW 6918)?

Humorous Green (SW 6918) has an LRV of nearly 47. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Humorous Green (SW 6918)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Humorous Green (SW 6918) 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 47 puts Sherwin Williams Humorous Green (SW 6918) paint color in the medium 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


Humorous Green (SW 6918) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 184, 54)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
54 (21.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.07%
Yellow
72.73%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(54.17deg, 57.1 %, 49.4 %)

Hue
54.17°
Saturation
57.14 %.
Lightness
49.41 %.

RYB

RYB(60, 158, 39)
Red
60 (23.4%)
Yellow
158 (62.0%)
Blue
39 (15.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.17°
Saturation
72.73 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 54.17°

W: 21.18 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 41.1

Y : 46.55

Z : 10.31

YXY

Y1 : 46.55

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 27.84%

Y : 78.82%


LRV

~ 46.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.8Y 7.2/9

CIE-Lab

L : 73.9

A : -9.43

B : 63.85

CIE-Lch

L : 73.9

C : 64.54

H : 98.4

CIE-Luv

L : 73.9

U : 14.94

V : 72.6

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.23

A : -11.89

B : 38.8






Similar Colors and Paints



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#C2B709
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ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Humorous Green (SW 6918) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Humorous Green (SW 6918) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Humorous Green (SW 6918) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Humorous Green (SW 6918) to Pantone PMS


#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 7751 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 4016 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#C4B200
PANTONE 7759 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


Humorous Green (SW 6918) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Humorous Green (SW 6918) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Humorous Green (SW 6918) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Humorous Green (SW 6918) to British Standard 4800


#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.56 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Humorous Green (SW 6918) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Humorous Green (SW 6918) (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


Humorous Green (SW 6918) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Humorous Green (SW 6918) to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
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#C4B146
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ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Humorous Green (SW 6918) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Humorous Green (SW 6918) to Benjamin Moore


#CDBC47
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ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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Dunn-Edwards


Humorous Green (SW 6918) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Humorous Green (SW 6918) to Dunn-Edwards


#C1B23E
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ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
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Fluorescent Lime (DE 5517)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)





Behr


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#CCC14D
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ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)


Valspar


Humorous Green (SW 6918) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Humorous Green (SW 6918) to Valspar


#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
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Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#D8C360
Sunlit Meadow (8001-26E)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Humorous Green (SW 6918) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Humorous Green (SW 6918) to PPG Paints


#D9C737
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ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
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Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
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Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
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Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% 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


Humorous Green (SW 6918) - #C6B836 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
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#B2C216
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#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
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#3F8A24
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Envy (SW 6925)
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#238652
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#017244
Greenbelt (SW 6927)
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#019D6E
Jitterbug Jade (SW 6987)
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#019187
Nifty Turquoise (SW 6941)
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#019196
Splashy (SW 6942)
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#017680
Intense Teal (SW 6943)
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#01B0BB
Calypso (SW 6950)
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