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Sherwin Williams Open Seas (SW 6500) Paint Color


Color Name: Open Seas (SW 6500)
Hex Color Code: #83AFBC
RGB Color Code: RGB(131, 175, 188)
CMYK Values*: 30.3%, 6.9%, 0.0%, 26.3%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Open Seas (SW 6500) color - its meaning and example


What color is Open Seas (SW 6500)?

Open Seas (SW 6500) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Open Seas (SW 6500) is #83AFBC, and the RGB color code is RGB(131, 175, 188).

In the RGB color model, Open Seas (SW 6500) has a red value of 131, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 30.3% cyan, 6.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 193.7° (degrees), 29.8 % saturation, and 62.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Open Seas (SW 6500) has a hue of 193.7° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.


Open Seas (SW 6500) is cool or warm?

The color Open Seas (SW 6500) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Open Seas (SW 6500)?

Open Seas (SW 6500) has an LRV of nearly 39. 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

Open Seas (SW 6500)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Open Seas (SW 6500) 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 39 puts Sherwin Williams Open Seas (SW 6500) 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


Open Seas (SW 6500) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(131, 175, 188)
Red
131 (51.4%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
188 (73.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
30.32%
Magenta
6.91%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(193.68deg, 29.8 %, 62.5 %)

Hue
193.68°
Saturation
29.84 %.
Lightness
62.55 %.

RYB

RYB(30, 60, 77)
Red
30 (11.9%)
Yellow
60 (23.3%)
Blue
77 (30.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
193.68°
Saturation
30.32 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 193.68°

W: 51.37 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 33.77

Y : 39.12

Z : 53.35

YXY

Y1 : 39.12

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 48.63%

M : 31.37%

Y : 26.27%


LRV

~ 39.1 %

Munsell Color System

1B 6.7/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 68.84

A : -11.55

B : -11.4

CIE-Lch

L : 68.84

C : 16.23

H : 224.64

CIE-Luv

L : 68.84

U : -22.19

V : -15.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.54

A : -13.08

B : -6.79






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Open Seas (SW 6500) (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.



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ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)





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


RAL Design


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to Pantone PMS


#89B2C4
PANTONE 2205 C
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 550 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 2218 C
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#7BA7BC
PANTONE 7695 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to RAL Classic


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.57 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Open Seas (SW 6500) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Open Seas (SW 6500) (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


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to Sherwin Williams


#83AFBC
Open Seas (SW 6500)
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#84B4BE
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ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
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ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Adrift (SW 7608)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to Valspar


#81ACB8
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ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to PPG Paints


#88B5C4
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ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
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Mountain Stream (PPG1149-4)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
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Harbor Sky (PPG1238-4)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)





Behr


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to Behr


#74A9B9
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ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
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Frisky Blue (M490-4)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to Dunn-Edwards


#74AEBA
Watson Lake (DE 5766)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)
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Stone Silver (DE 5773)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
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Bonnie Blue (DE 5807)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)
#80A1B0
Lake Winnipeg (DE 5794)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Open Seas (SW 6500) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Open Seas (SW 6500) to Benjamin Moore


#71AEBB
Bayville Blue (747)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
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Saratoga Springs (1669)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
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Marlboro Blue (HC-153)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
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Blue Jean (2062-50)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% 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


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