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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





About Orchid (SW 0071) color - its meaning and example


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






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to British Standard 4800


#AA8C95
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ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
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ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to RAL Classic


#D8A0A6
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ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to Orchid (SW 0071) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Orchid (SW 0071) (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


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to Benjamin Moore


#BE999A
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ΔE - 1.67 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to PPG Paints


#C49B9E
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ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)





Valspar


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to Valspar


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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
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Pink Cocoa Cupcake (V079-3)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to Dunn-Edwards


#BA99A2
Playful Plum (DE 6018)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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Magical Mauve (DE 6011)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
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Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
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Hazelnut (DE 6032)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Orchid (SW 0071) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Orchid (SW 0071) to Behr


#CAA09E
Lady Guinevere (MQ1-13)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% 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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