Sherwin Williams Nutshell (SW 6040) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Nutshell (SW 6040) |
| Hex Color Code: | #756761 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(117, 103, 97) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 12.0%, 17.1%, 54.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Nutshell (SW 6040)?
Nutshell (SW 6040) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nutshell (SW 6040) is #756761, and the RGB color code is RGB(117, 103, 97).
In the RGB color model, Nutshell (SW 6040) has a red value of 117, a green value of 103, and a blue value of 97. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.0% magenta, 17.1% yellow, and 54.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation, and 42.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nutshell (SW 6040) has a hue of 18° (degrees), 17.1 % saturation and 45.9 % brightness/value.
Nutshell (SW 6040) is cool or warm?
The color Nutshell (SW 6040) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Nutshell (SW 6040)?
Nutshell (SW 6040) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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
Nutshell (SW 6040)
Light Color
Compare LRV 14 of Nutshell (SW 6040) 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 14 puts Sherwin Williams Nutshell (SW 6040) 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
Nutshell (SW 6040) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(117, 103, 97)
Red
117 (45.9%)
Green
103 (40.4%)
Blue
97 (38.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.97%
Yellow
17.09%
Key
54.12%
HSL
HSL(18deg, 9.3 %, 42.0 %)
Hue
18°
Saturation
9.35 %.
Lightness
41.96 %.
RYB
RYB(102, 116, 116)
Red
102 (40.1%)
Yellow
116 (45.5%)
Blue
116 (45.4%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
18°
Saturation
17.09 %.
Brightness / Value
45.88 %.
HWB
H: 18°
W: 38.04 %
B: 54.12 %
XYZ
X : 14.34
Y : 14.35
Z : 13.32
YXY
Y1 : 14.35
X : 0.34
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 54.12%
M : 59.61%
Y : 61.96%
LRV
~ 14.3 %
Munsell Color System
7.7YR 4.3/1.1
CIE-Lab
L : 44.72
A : 4.46
B : 5.41
CIE-Lch
L : 44.72
C : 7.01
H : 50.48
CIE-Luv
L : 44.72
U : 8.76
V : 6.25
Hunter-Lab
L : 37.88
A : 1.32
B : 5.66
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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