Sherwin Williams Powder Blue (SW 2863) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Powder Blue (SW 2863) |
| Hex Color Code: | #89A4AD |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(137, 164, 173) |
| CMYK Values*: | 20.8%, 5.2%, 0.0%, 32.2% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Powder Blue (SW 2863)?
Powder Blue (SW 2863) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Powder Blue (SW 2863) is #89A4AD, and the RGB color code is RGB(137, 164, 173).
In the RGB color model, Powder Blue (SW 2863) has a red value of 137, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 173. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.8% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195° (degrees), 18.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Powder Blue (SW 2863) has a hue of 195° (degrees), 20.8 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.
Powder Blue (SW 2863) is cool or warm?
The color Powder Blue (SW 2863) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Powder Blue (SW 2863)?
Powder Blue (SW 2863) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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
Powder Blue (SW 2863)
Light Color
Compare LRV 35 of Powder Blue (SW 2863) 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 35 puts Sherwin Williams Powder Blue (SW 2863) 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
Powder Blue (SW 2863) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(137, 164, 173)
Red
137 (53.7%)
Green
164 (64.3%)
Blue
173 (67.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
20.81%
Magenta
5.20%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
32.16%
HSL
HSL(195deg, 18.0 %, 60.8 %)
Hue
195°
Saturation
18.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.
RYB
RYB(40, 69, 80)
Red
40 (15.5%)
Yellow
69 (27.1%)
Blue
80 (31.5%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
195°
Saturation
20.81 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.
HWB
H: 195°
W: 53.73 %
B: 32.16 %
XYZ
X : 31.13
Y : 34.89
Z : 44.63
YXY
Y1 : 34.89
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.32
CMY
C : 46.27%
M : 35.69%
Y : 32.16%
LRV
~ 34.9 %
Munsell Color System
7.7BG 6.4/2.4
CIE-Lab
L : 65.66
A : -7.31
B : -7.77
CIE-Lch
L : 65.66
C : 10.67
H : 226.74
CIE-Luv
L : 65.66
U : -14.43
V : -10.4
Hunter-Lab
L : 59.06
A : -9.27
B : -3.45
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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
Powder Blue (SW 2863) - #89A4AD Color Images and Patterns
