Sherwin Williams Something Blue (SW 6800) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Something Blue (SW 6800) |
| Hex Color Code: | #B0D6E6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(176, 214, 230) |
| CMYK Values*: | 23.5%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 9.8% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Something Blue (SW 6800)?
Something Blue (SW 6800) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Something Blue (SW 6800) is #B0D6E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(176, 214, 230).
In the RGB color model, Something Blue (SW 6800) has a red value of 176, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.5% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.8° (degrees), 51.9 % saturation, and 79.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Something Blue (SW 6800) has a hue of 197.8° (degrees), 23.5 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.
Something Blue (SW 6800) is cool or warm?
The color Something Blue (SW 6800) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Something Blue (SW 6800)?
Something Blue (SW 6800) has an LRV of nearly 63. By LRV value, it is a 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
Something Blue (SW 6800)
Light Color
Compare LRV 63 of Something Blue (SW 6800) 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 63 puts Sherwin Williams Something Blue (SW 6800) paint color in the
lighter 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
Something Blue (SW 6800) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(176, 214, 230)
Red
176 (69.0%)
Green
214 (83.9%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
23.48%
Magenta
6.96%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.80%
HSL
HSL(197.78deg, 51.9 %, 79.6 %)
Hue
197.78°
Saturation
51.92 %.
Lightness
79.61 %.
RYB
RYB(12, 25, 40)
Red
12 (4.7%)
Yellow
25 (10.0%)
Blue
40 (15.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
197.78°
Saturation
23.48 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.
HWB
H: 197.78°
W: 69.02 %
B: 9.80 %
XYZ
X : 56.23
Y : 63.04
Z : 84.07
YXY
Y1 : 63.04
X : 0.28
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 30.98%
M : 16.08%
Y : 9.80%
LRV
~ 63 %
Munsell Color System
3.3B 8.2/3.2
CIE-Lab
L : 83.46
A : -8.96
B : -11.99
CIE-Lch
L : 83.46
C : 14.97
H : 233.22
CIE-Luv
L : 83.46
U : -20.03
V : -17.27
Hunter-Lab
L : 79.4
A : -12.51
B : -7.2
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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
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