Sherwin Williams Plum Brown (SW 6272) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Plum Brown (SW 6272) |
| Hex Color Code: | #4E4247 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(78, 66, 71) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 15.4%, 9.0%, 69.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Plum Brown (SW 6272)?
Plum Brown (SW 6272) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Plum Brown (SW 6272) is #4E4247, and the RGB color code is RGB(78, 66, 71).
In the RGB color model, Plum Brown (SW 6272) has a red value of 78, a green value of 66, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 9.0% yellow, and 69.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 335° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation, and 28.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Plum Brown (SW 6272) has a hue of 335° (degrees), 15.4 % saturation and 30.6 % brightness/value.
Plum Brown (SW 6272) is cool or warm?
The color Plum Brown (SW 6272) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Plum Brown (SW 6272)?
Plum Brown (SW 6272) has an LRV of nearly 6. 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
Plum Brown (SW 6272)
Light Color
Compare LRV 6 of Plum Brown (SW 6272) 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 6 puts Sherwin Williams Plum Brown (SW 6272) 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
Plum Brown (SW 6272) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(78, 66, 71)
Red
78 (30.6%)
Green
66 (25.9%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
15.38%
Yellow
8.97%
Key
69.41%
HSL
HSL(335deg, 8.3 %, 28.2 %)
Hue
335°
Saturation
8.33 %.
Lightness
28.24 %.
RYB
RYB(141, 143, 157)
Red
141 (55.4%)
Yellow
143 (56.1%)
Blue
157 (61.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
335°
Saturation
15.38 %.
Brightness / Value
30.59 %.
HWB
H: 335°
W: 25.88 %
B: 69.41 %
XYZ
X : 6.23
Y : 5.97
Z : 6.79
YXY
Y1 : 5.97
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 69.41%
M : 74.12%
Y : 72.16%
LRV
~ 6 %
Munsell Color System
7.3RP 2.8/0.9
CIE-Lab
L : 29.34
A : 6.14
B : -1.12
CIE-Lch
L : 29.34
C : 6.24
H : 349.64
CIE-Luv
L : 29.34
U : 6.34
V : -2.16
Hunter-Lab
L : 24.44
A : 2.73
B : 0.64
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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
Plum Brown (SW 6272) - #4E4247 Color Images and Patterns
