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Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue (SW 6522) Paint Color


Color Name: Sporty Blue (SW 6522)
Hex Color Code: #6A8AA4
RGB Color Code: RGB(106, 138, 164)
CMYK Values*: 35.4%, 15.9%, 0.0%, 35.7%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Sporty Blue (SW 6522) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sporty Blue (SW 6522)?

Sporty Blue (SW 6522) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sporty Blue (SW 6522) is #6A8AA4, and the RGB color code is RGB(106, 138, 164).

In the RGB color model, Sporty Blue (SW 6522) has a red value of 106, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 164. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 35.4% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.9° (degrees), 24.2 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sporty Blue (SW 6522) has a hue of 206.9° (degrees), 35.4 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) is cool or warm?

The color Sporty Blue (SW 6522) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Sporty Blue (SW 6522)?

Sporty Blue (SW 6522) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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

Sporty Blue (SW 6522)

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) 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 24 puts Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue (SW 6522) 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


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(106, 138, 164)
Red
106 (41.6%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
164 (64.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
35.37%
Magenta
15.85%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(206.9deg, 24.2 %, 52.9 %)

Hue
206.9°
Saturation
24.17 %.
Lightness
52.94 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 76, 108)
Red
51 (20.2%)
Yellow
76 (30.0%)
Blue
108 (42.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
206.9°
Saturation
35.37 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 206.9°

W: 41.57 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 21.73

Y : 23.92

Z : 38.59

YXY

Y1 : 23.92

X : 0.26

Y2 : 0.28

CMY

C : 58.43%

M : 45.88%

Y : 35.69%


LRV

~ 23.9 %

Munsell Color System

8.3B 5.4/3.8

CIE-Lab

L : 56.01

A : -4.64

B : -17.39

CIE-Lch

L : 56.01

C : 17.99

H : 255.07

CIE-Luv

L : 56.01

U : -16.52

V : -25.17

Hunter-Lab

L : 48.91

A : -6.27

B : -12.55






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sporty Blue (SW 6522) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Sporty Blue (SW 6522) (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.



#5D8AA8
Air Force Blue (RAF)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#778BA5
Shadow Blue
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#708090
Slate Gray
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to British Standard 4800


#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


Pantone PMS


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to Pantone PMS


#67899C
PANTONE 8201 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#688197
PANTONE 2165 C
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#5F8FB4
PANTONE 7454 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#6191B4
PANTONE 2148 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to RAL Classic


#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#6093AC
RAL 5024 - Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)





Paint similar to Sporty Blue (SW 6522) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sporty Blue (SW 6522) (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


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to Sherwin Williams


#6A8AA4
Sporty Blue (SW 6522)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#6B8CA9
Scanda (SW 6529)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#708D9E
Smoky Azurite (SW 9148)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#6A8EA1
Leisure Blue (SW 6515)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to Benjamin Moore


#6B89A3
Old Blue Jeans (839)
ΔE - 0.64 (99.4% similar)
#63879F
Blue Nose (1678)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#6B8DB3
Blue Dragon (810)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#5E8FB6
Lazy Sunday (803)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Valspar


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to Valspar


#6890AE
Splendid Blue (4004-6A)
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#70869B
Gray Lavender (4005-4A)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#6C889A
Royal Gray (4006-4A)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#6D8FA2
Palace Intrigue (P107)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)





Behr


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to Behr


#658FAA
Treasure Map (S500-5)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#70869D
Thundercloud (S520-5)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#6A92B1
Brittany Blue (M510-4)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#6A8EA2
French Court (PPU14-04)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to Dunn-Edwards


#6C849B
Lakeville (DE 5872)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#65869B
Seal Pup (DE 5816)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#698EB3
Genteel Blue (DET 589)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#5588AB
Blueberry Muffin (DE 5851)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Sporty Blue (SW 6522) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sporty Blue (SW 6522) to PPG Paints


#7595AB
American Anthem (PPG1156-4)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#5A809E
Blue Beads (PPG1160-5)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#638496
Granite Falls (PPG1152-5)
ΔE - 4.36 (95.6% similar)
#6C8096
Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% 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


Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue (SW 6522) - #6A8AA4 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



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