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Sherwin Williams Moody Blue (SW 6221) Paint Color


Color Name: Moody Blue (SW 6221)
Hex Color Code: #7A9192
RGB Color Code: RGB(122, 145, 146)
CMYK Values*: 16.4%, 0.7%, 0.0%, 42.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Moody Blue (SW 6221) color - its meaning and example


What color is Moody Blue (SW 6221)?

Moody Blue (SW 6221) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Moody Blue (SW 6221) is #7A9192, and the RGB color code is RGB(122, 145, 146).

In the RGB color model, Moody Blue (SW 6221) has a red value of 122, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.4% cyan, 0.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 182.5° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Moody Blue (SW 6221) has a hue of 182.5° (degrees), 16.4 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.


Moody Blue (SW 6221) is cool or warm?

The color Moody Blue (SW 6221) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Moody Blue (SW 6221)?

Moody Blue (SW 6221) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Moody Blue (SW 6221)

Light Color


Compare LRV 26 of Moody Blue (SW 6221) 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 26 puts Sherwin Williams Moody Blue (SW 6221) 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


Moody Blue (SW 6221) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(122, 145, 146)
Red
122 (47.8%)
Green
145 (56.9%)
Blue
146 (57.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
16.44%
Magenta
0.68%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
42.75%

HSL

HSL(182.5deg, 9.9 %, 52.5 %)

Hue
182.5°
Saturation
9.92 %.
Lightness
52.55 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 89, 96)
Red
56 (22.1%)
Yellow
89 (34.8%)
Blue
96 (37.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
182.5°
Saturation
16.44 %.
Brightness / Value
57.25 %.

HWB

H: 182.5°

W: 47.84 %

B: 42.75 %

XYZ

X : 23.34

Y : 26.46

Z : 31.07

YXY

Y1 : 26.46

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 52.16%

M : 43.14%

Y : 42.75%


LRV

~ 26.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.1BG 5.7/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 58.47

A : -7.91

B : -3.27

CIE-Lch

L : 58.47

C : 8.56

H : 202.47

CIE-Luv

L : 58.47

U : -12.19

V : -3.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.44

A : -9.04

B : 0.2






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Moody Blue (SW 6221) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Moody Blue (SW 6221) (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.



#6E7F80
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ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)
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ΔE - 8.27 (91.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to Pantone PMS


#709592
PANTONE 8281 C
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#83968C
PANTONE 8300 C
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
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PANTONE 4186 C
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#7C878E
PANTONE 430 C
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)


RAL Design


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to RAL Classic


#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)
#8E9291
RAL 7042 - Traffic Gray A
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to British Standard 4800







Paint similar to Moody Blue (SW 6221) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Moody Blue (SW 6221) (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


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to Valspar


#729397
Grand Boulevard (V103-4)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#6D8C8B
Villa Blue (5002-4B)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#728687
Deep Thoughts (T694)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#6D8887
Classic Damask (V101-5)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Behr


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to Behr


#6F8A8C
Polaris Blue (PPU13-06)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#72908D
Dragonfly (PPU12-03)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#6E878B
Winter In Paris (MQ6-03)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#758883
Echo Park (MQ6-10)
ΔE - 4.39 (95.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to Benjamin Moore


#6F898B
Aegean Teal (2136-40)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#6F8F8E
Fort Pierce Green (712)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
#6E888D
Blue Echo (AF-505)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#748E88
Dartsmouth Green (691)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)





PPG Paints


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to PPG Paints


#71898D
Twilight Stroll (PPG10-03)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#708E95
Baritone (PPG1149-5)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#7C9793
Green Granite (PPG1144-5)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#7A8687
Rough Ride (PPG1036-5)
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to Dunn-Edwards


#788788
Shadow Effect (DET 597)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#698589
Thundercloud (DE 5774)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#799B96
Avalon (DET 552)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#74857F
Armor (DE 6306)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Moody Blue (SW 6221) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Moody Blue (SW 6221) to Sherwin Williams


#7C8E87
Underseas (SW 6214)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#739694
Peacock Plume (SW 0020)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#679199
Mountain Stream (SW 7612)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.7% similar)
#6F848C
Blustery Sky (SW 9140)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Moody Blue (SW 6221) - #7A9192 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


Moody Blue (SW 6221) - #7A9192 Color Images and Patterns


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