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Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) Paint Color


Color Name: Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
Hex Color Code: #BCCBCE
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 203, 206)
CMYK Values*: 8.7%, 1.5%, 0.0%, 19.2%





About Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)?

Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) is #BCCBCE, and the RGB color code is RGB(188, 203, 206).

In the RGB color model, Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) has a red value of 188, a green value of 203, and a blue value of 206. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.7% cyan, 1.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 19.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation, and 77.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) has a hue of 190° (degrees), 8.7 % saturation and 80.8 % brightness/value.


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) is cool or warm?

The color Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)?

Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) has an LRV of nearly 58. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)

Light Color


Compare LRV 58 of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) 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 58 puts Sherwin Williams Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) paint color in the medium 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


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 203, 206)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
203 (79.6%)
Blue
206 (80.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.74%
Magenta
1.46%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
19.22%

HSL

HSL(190deg, 15.5 %, 77.3 %)

Hue
190°
Saturation
15.52 %.
Lightness
77.25 %.

RYB

RYB(20, 44, 42)
Red
20 (7.7%)
Yellow
44 (17.2%)
Blue
42 (16.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190°
Saturation
8.74 %.
Brightness / Value
80.78 %.

HWB

H: 190°

W: 73.73 %

B: 19.22 %

XYZ

X : 53.24

Y : 57.86

Z : 66.75

YXY

Y1 : 57.86

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 20.39%

Y : 19.22%


LRV

~ 57.9 %

Munsell Color System

4.8BG 7.9/1.3

CIE-Lab

L : 80.66

A : -4.49

B : -3.25

CIE-Lch

L : 80.66

C : 5.54

H : 215.89

CIE-Luv

L : 80.66

U : -8.34

V : -4.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.07

A : -8.19

B : 1.21






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) (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.



#BAC4C8
Zinc
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#CCCCCC
Neon Silver
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#BCD4E6
Beau Blue
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to Pantone PMS


#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#BFCED6
PANTONE 5455 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#B7C9D3
PANTONE 5445 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#BEC6C4
PANTONE 441 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#CCCCCC
BS 16-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to RAL Classic


#C5C7C4
RAL 7035 - Light Gray
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#C8C8C7
RAL 7047 - Telegray 4
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)





Paint similar to Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) (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


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to Sherwin Williams


#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#B7C9D1
Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#AFC7CD
Billowy Breeze (SW 9055)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)


Valspar


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to Valspar


#BFCBCD
Milky Way (8004-37B)
ΔE - 1.14 (98.9% similar)
#B4C5CB
Annabelle (8004-38B)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B7C3C5
Moroccan Moderne (T664)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#B7C5CC
Lighthouse Shadows (4008-3B)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to Behr


#BBC8C9
Oceanic Climate (N470-2)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#C2CED2
Alice White (MQ3-58)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#B9C6CB
Flowing Breeze (N480-2)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#BCC5C9
Icicles (N490-2)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to Benjamin Moore


#C0CACD
Gentle Gray (1626)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#C1CDD3
Mt. Rainier Gray (2129-60)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#B1C7CB
Blue Porcelain (1641)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#ADC3C8
Soft Chinchilla (2135-50)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to PPG Paints


#B5C8C9
Misty Surf (PPG1034-4)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#C0CED6
Keepsakes (PPG1040-2)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#C4D3DC
Sentimental Lady (PPG1159-2)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#B0BEC5
Ocean Drive (PPG1040-3)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) to Dunn-Edwards


#B6CACA
Berry Mojito (DET 565)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#ADC5C9
Blue Spruce (DE 5772)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#C2D7DF
Falling Tears (DE 5792)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B7C0BE
Haze Blue (DE 6311)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) - #BCCBCE color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Sleepy Blue (SW 6225) - #BCCBCE Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#BCCBCE
Sleepy Blue (SW 6225)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#CBD4D4
Lullaby (SW 9136)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#CDD2D2
Misty (SW 6232)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#C9D9E0
Moonmist (SW 9144)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#BFC9D0
Upward (SW 6239)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#CAD0D2
North Star (SW 6246)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#ABBEBF
Rain (SW 6219)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#A4B7BD
Languid Blue (SW 6226)
Paint - Sherwin Williams


#B6C3C4
Niebla Azul (SW 9137)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B8BEBE
Samovar Silver (SW 6233)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B7C9D1
Sleepy Hollow (SW 9145)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#AABAC6
Windy Blue (SW 6240)
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