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Sherwin Williams Macadamia (SW 6142) Paint Color


Color Name: Macadamia (SW 6142)
Hex Color Code: #CCB79B
RGB Color Code: RGB(204, 183, 155)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.3%, 24.0%, 20.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow Beige





About Macadamia (SW 6142) color - its meaning and example


What color is Macadamia (SW 6142)?

Macadamia (SW 6142) color belongs to the Yellow Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Macadamia (SW 6142) is #CCB79B, and the RGB color code is RGB(204, 183, 155).

In the RGB color model, Macadamia (SW 6142) has a red value of 204, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 155. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 24.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 32.5 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Macadamia (SW 6142) has a hue of 34.3° (degrees), 24.0 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.


Macadamia (SW 6142) is cool or warm?

The color Macadamia (SW 6142) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Macadamia (SW 6142)?

Macadamia (SW 6142) has an LRV of nearly 49. 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

Macadamia (SW 6142)

Light Color


Compare LRV 49 of Macadamia (SW 6142) 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 49 puts Sherwin Williams Macadamia (SW 6142) 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


Macadamia (SW 6142) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(204, 183, 155)
Red
204 (80.0%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
155 (60.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.29%
Yellow
24.02%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(34.29deg, 32.5 %, 70.4 %)

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
32.45 %.
Lightness
70.39 %.

RYB

RYB(39, 79, 42)
Red
39 (15.3%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
42 (16.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.29°
Saturation
24.02 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 34.29°

W: 60.78 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 47.75

Y : 49.07

Z : 37.97

YXY

Y1 : 49.07

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 20.00%

M : 28.24%

Y : 39.22%


LRV

~ 49.1 %

Munsell Color System

4.9Y 7.4/3

CIE-Lab

L : 75.5

A : 3.11

B : 16.98

CIE-Lch

L : 75.5

C : 17.26

H : 79.63

CIE-Luv

L : 75.5

U : 14.65

V : 23.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.05

A : -0.91

B : 16.9






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Macadamia (SW 6142) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Macadamia (SW 6142) (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.



#C3B091
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ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#CFB095
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ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#DBC1AA
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ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to Pantone PMS


#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#D9C0A9
PANTONE 2310 C
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


RAL Design


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.39 (93.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to RAL Classic


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.87 (93.1% similar)





Paint similar to Macadamia (SW 6142) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Macadamia (SW 6142) (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.


Valspar


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to Valspar


#CAB598
Calfskin (M129)
ΔE - 0.66 (99.3% similar)
#CBB393
Hazy Earth (8004-18C)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#CBB399
Tan Suede (P012)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)


Behr


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to Behr


#CAB79C
Elemental Tan (MQ2-21)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#D2BB98
Curious Collection (N290-4)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to PPG Paints


#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#C6B49C
Best Beige (PPG1085-4)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#CCB896
Real Simple (PPG1096-4)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to Dunn-Edwards


#CFB999
High Noon (DEC 743)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#CCB49A
Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#D5BFA5
Apache Tan (DEC 746)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#D6C0A4
Almond Latte (DE 6143)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to Benjamin Moore


#C9B394
Fairway Oaks (1075)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.6% similar)
#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#D4B595
Lingerie (AF-200)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Macadamia (SW 6142) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Macadamia (SW 6142) to Sherwin Williams


#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#CDB592
Whole Wheat (SW 6121)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Macadamia (SW 6142) - #CCB79B 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


Macadamia (SW 6142) - #CCB79B Color Images and Patterns


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