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Sherwin Williams Searching Blue (SW 6536) Paint Color


Color Name: Searching Blue (SW 6536)
Hex Color Code: #6C7F9A
RGB Color Code: RGB(108, 127, 154)
CMYK Values*: 29.9%, 17.5%, 0.0%, 39.6%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Searching Blue (SW 6536) color - its meaning and example


What color is Searching Blue (SW 6536)?

Searching Blue (SW 6536) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Searching Blue (SW 6536) is #6C7F9A, and the RGB color code is RGB(108, 127, 154).

In the RGB color model, Searching Blue (SW 6536) has a red value of 108, a green value of 127, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.9% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.2° (degrees), 18.5 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Searching Blue (SW 6536) has a hue of 215.2° (degrees), 29.9 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.


Searching Blue (SW 6536) is cool or warm?

The color Searching Blue (SW 6536) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Searching Blue (SW 6536)?

Searching Blue (SW 6536) has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Searching Blue (SW 6536)

Light Color


Compare LRV 21 of Searching Blue (SW 6536) 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 21 puts Sherwin Williams Searching Blue (SW 6536) 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


Searching Blue (SW 6536) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 127, 154)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
127 (49.8%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
29.87%
Magenta
17.53%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.61%

HSL

HSL(215.22deg, 18.5 %, 51.4 %)

Hue
215.22°
Saturation
18.55 %.
Lightness
51.37 %.

RYB

RYB(61, 82, 112)
Red
61 (23.8%)
Yellow
82 (32.1%)
Blue
112 (44.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
215.22°
Saturation
29.87 %.
Brightness / Value
60.39 %.

HWB

H: 215.22°

W: 42.35 %

B: 39.61 %

XYZ

X : 19.61

Y : 20.7

Z : 33.53

YXY

Y1 : 20.7

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 50.20%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 20.7 %

Munsell Color System

1.8PB 5.1/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 52.62

A : -0.34

B : -16.75

CIE-Lch

L : 52.62

C : 16.76

H : 268.83

CIE-Luv

L : 52.62

U : -10.78

V : -24.48

Hunter-Lab

L : 45.5

A : -2.7

B : -11.85






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Searching Blue (SW 6536) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Searching Blue (SW 6536) (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.



#708090
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ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.15 (93.9% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to Pantone PMS


#6A7F9D
PANTONE 8181 C
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#72829F
PANTONE 2373 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 2165 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 4135 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to RAL Classic


#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to British Standard 4800


#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#7A7C93
BS 22-D-44 - Purple
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)


Pantone TPX


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TPX. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to Pantone TPX


#5072A7
Blue Yonder
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Searching Blue (SW 6536) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Searching Blue (SW 6536) (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


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to Sherwin Williams


#6C7F9A
Searching Blue (SW 6536)
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#757C91
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ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Behr


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to Behr


#6C809C
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ΔE - 0.51 (99.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#70869D
Thundercloud (S520-5)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#768294
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ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to Dunn-Edwards


#6A819E
Bay View (DE 5886)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
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Mica Creek (DE 5823)
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)





Valspar


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to Valspar


#647E9E
Smoky Violet (V073-5)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#717F90
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ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to PPG Paints


#6C8096
Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#7B8CA8
Evening Hush (PPG1165-5)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#667486
License To Dream (PPG10-22)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
#5A809E
Blue Beads (PPG1160-5)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Searching Blue (SW 6536) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Searching Blue (SW 6536) to Benjamin Moore


#7685A1
Stratford Blue (831)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#6A82A8
Yin Yang (824)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#747D92
Luxe (AF-580)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#6B89A3
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ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% 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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