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 |
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
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Color Combinations
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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