Sherwin Williams Indigo (SW 6531) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Indigo (SW 6531) |
| Hex Color Code: | #284A70 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(40, 74, 112) |
| CMYK Values*: | 64.3%, 33.9%, 0.0%, 56.1% |
What color is Indigo (SW 6531)?
Indigo (SW 6531) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code (color number) for Indigo (SW 6531) is #284A70, and the RGB color code is RGB(40, 74, 112).
In the RGB color model, Indigo (SW 6531) has a red value of 40, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 112. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 64.3% cyan, 33.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 56.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 211.7° (degrees), 47.4 % saturation, and 29.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Indigo (SW 6531) has a hue of 211.7° (degrees), 64.3 % saturation and 43.9 % brightness/value.
Indigo (SW 6531) is cool or warm?
The color Indigo (SW 6531) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Indigo (SW 6531)?
Indigo (SW 6531) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a 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
Indigo (SW 6531)
Light Color
Compare LRV 7 of Indigo (SW 6531) 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 7 puts Sherwin Williams Indigo (SW 6531) 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
Indigo (SW 6531) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB |
RGB(40, 74, 112) |
| Red | 40 (15.7%) |
| Green | 74 (29.0%) |
| Blue | 112 (43.9%) |
| Alpha | 1 (100.0%) |
CMYK |
|
| Cyan | 64.29% |
| Magenta | 33.93% |
| Yellow | 0.00% |
| Key | 56.08% |
HSL |
HSL(211.67deg, 47.4 %, 29.8 %) |
| Hue | 211.67° |
| Saturation | 47.37 %. |
| Lightness | 29.80 %. |
RYB |
RYB(105, 129, 181) |
| Red | 105 (41.3%) |
| Yellow | 129 (50.4%) |
| Blue | 181 (71.0%) |
HSV/HSB |
|
| Hue | 211.67° |
| Saturation | 64.29 %. |
| Brightness / Value | 43.92 %. |
| HWB | H: 211.67° W: 15.69 % B: 56.08 % |
| XYZ | X : 6.25 Y : 6.52 Z : 16.26 |
| YXY | Y1 : 6.52 X : 0.22 Y2 : 0.22 |
| CMY | C : 84.31% M : 70.98% Y : 56.08% |
| LRV | ~ 6.5 % |
| Munsell Color System | 2.4PB 2.9/5 |
| CIE-Lab | L : 30.68 A : 0.57 B : -25.61 |
| CIE-Lch | L : 30.68 C : 25.62 H : 271.28 |
| CIE-Luv | L : 30.68 U : -13.67 V : -33.66 |
| Hunter-Lab | L : 25.53 A : -0.99 B : -19.88 |
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Monochromatic Color Palette
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Analogous Color Palette
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Triadic Color Palette
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Color Images and Mockup
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