Sherwin Williams Orchid (SW 0071) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Orchid (SW 0071) |
| Hex Color Code: | #BC9C9E |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(188, 156, 158) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 17.0%, 16.0%, 26.3% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Orchid (SW 0071)?
Orchid (SW 0071) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Orchid (SW 0071) is #BC9C9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 156, 158).
In the RGB color model, Orchid (SW 0071) has a red value of 188, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.0% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 356.2° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation, and 67.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Orchid (SW 0071) has a hue of 356.2° (degrees), 17.0 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.
Orchid (SW 0071) is cool or warm?
The color Orchid (SW 0071) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Orchid (SW 0071)?
Orchid (SW 0071) has an LRV of nearly 37. 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
Orchid (SW 0071)
Light Color
Compare LRV 37 of Orchid (SW 0071) 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 37 puts Sherwin Williams Orchid (SW 0071) 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
Orchid (SW 0071) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(188, 156, 158)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
158 (62.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.02%
Yellow
15.96%
Key
26.27%
HSL
HSL(356.25deg, 19.3 %, 67.5 %)
Hue
356.25°
Saturation
19.28 %.
Lightness
67.45 %.
RYB
RYB(52, 71, 60)
Red
52 (20.2%)
Yellow
71 (27.7%)
Blue
60 (23.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
356.25°
Saturation
17.02 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.
HWB
H: 356.25°
W: 61.18 %
B: 26.27 %
XYZ
X : 38.8
Y : 36.94
Z : 37.43
YXY
Y1 : 36.94
X : 0.34
Y2 : 0.33
CMY
C : 26.27%
M : 38.82%
Y : 38.04%
LRV
~ 36.9 %
Munsell Color System
9.8R 6.6/2.2
CIE-Lab
L : 67.23
A : 12.16
B : 3.39
CIE-Lch
L : 67.23
C : 12.62
H : 15.59
CIE-Luv
L : 67.23
U : 19.45
V : 2.71
Hunter-Lab
L : 60.78
A : 7.6
B : 6.03
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Tetradic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Orchid (SW 0071) - #BC9C9E Color Images and Patterns
