Sherwin Williams Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) |
| Hex Color Code: | #F5E1A6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(245, 225, 166) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 8.2%, 32.2%, 3.9% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900)?
Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) is #F5E1A6, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 225, 166).
In the RGB color model, Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) has a red value of 245, a green value of 225, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 32.2% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.8° (degrees), 79.8 % saturation, and 80.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) has a hue of 44.8° (degrees), 32.2 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.
Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) is cool or warm?
The color Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900)?
Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) has an LRV of nearly 76. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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
Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900)
Light Color
Compare LRV 76 of Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) 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 76 puts Sherwin Williams Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) paint color in the
lighter 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
Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(245, 225, 166)
Red
245 (96.1%)
Green
225 (88.2%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.16%
Yellow
32.24%
Key
3.92%
HSL
HSL(44.81deg, 79.8 %, 80.6 %)
Hue
44.81°
Saturation
79.80 %.
Lightness
80.59 %.
RYB
RYB(16, 79, 13)
Red
16 (6.4%)
Yellow
79 (31.1%)
Blue
13 (5.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
44.81°
Saturation
32.24 %.
Brightness / Value
96.08 %.
HWB
H: 44.81°
W: 65.10 %
B: 3.92 %
XYZ
X : 71.46
Y : 76.02
Z : 46.98
YXY
Y1 : 76.02
X : 0.37
Y2 : 0.39
CMY
C : 3.92%
M : 11.76%
Y : 34.90%
LRV
~ 76 %
Munsell Color System
6.8Y 8.9/4.5
CIE-Lab
L : 89.87
A : -1.66
B : 31.4
CIE-Lch
L : 89.87
C : 31.44
H : 93.03
CIE-Luv
L : 89.87
U : 15.76
V : 43.74
Hunter-Lab
L : 87.19
A : -6.27
B : 29.08
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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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