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Sherwin Williams Sunflower (SW 6678) Paint Color


Color Name: Sunflower (SW 6678)
Hex Color Code: #E39A33
RGB Color Code: RGB(227, 154, 51)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 32.2%, 77.5%, 11.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Sunflower (SW 6678) color - its meaning and example


What color is Sunflower (SW 6678)?

Sunflower (SW 6678) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sunflower (SW 6678) is #E39A33, and the RGB color code is RGB(227, 154, 51).

In the RGB color model, Sunflower (SW 6678) has a red value of 227, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 51. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.2% magenta, 77.5% yellow, and 11.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.1° (degrees), 75.9 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sunflower (SW 6678) has a hue of 35.1° (degrees), 77.5 % saturation and 89.0 % brightness/value.


Sunflower (SW 6678) is cool or warm?

The color Sunflower (SW 6678) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Sunflower (SW 6678)?

Sunflower (SW 6678) has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Sunflower (SW 6678)

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of Sunflower (SW 6678) 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 40 puts Sherwin Williams Sunflower (SW 6678) 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


Sunflower (SW 6678) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(227, 154, 51)
Red
227 (89.0%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.16%
Yellow
77.53%
Key
10.98%

HSL

HSL(35.11deg, 75.9 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
35.11°
Saturation
75.86 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(86, 132, 27)
Red
86 (33.9%)
Yellow
132 (51.9%)
Blue
27 (10.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
35.11°
Saturation
77.53 %.
Brightness / Value
89.02 %.

HWB

H: 35.11°

W: 20.00 %

B: 10.98 %

XYZ

X : 43.83

Y : 39.68

Z : 8.48

YXY

Y1 : 39.68

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 10.98%

M : 39.61%

Y : 80.00%


LRV

~ 39.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.2YR 6.8/10.2

CIE-Lab

L : 69.24

A : 18.87

B : 61.56

CIE-Lch

L : 69.24

C : 64.38

H : 72.95

CIE-Luv

L : 69.24

U : 59.42

V : 62.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.99

A : 13.97

B : 36.11






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Sunflower (SW 6678) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Sunflower (SW 6678) (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.



#E49B0F
Gamboge
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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Carrot Orange
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)





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


RAL Design


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to Pantone PMS


#ED9B33
PANTONE 2011 C
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#EF9600
PANTONE 2012 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#D69A2D
PANTONE 7563 C
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#DB8A06
PANTONE 7564 C
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to British Standard 4800


#DC9542
BS 06-C-35 - Light Orange
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#FFAC30
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to RAL Classic


#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#F09200
RAL 1037 - Sun Yellow
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#E49E00
RAL 1004 Golden Yellow
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#F99A1C
RAL 1033 - Dahlia Yellow
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)





Paint similar to Sunflower (SW 6678) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Sunflower (SW 6678) (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


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to Sherwin Williams


#E39A33
Sunflower (SW 6678)
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#DF9938
Gold Crest (SW 6670)
ΔE - 0.93 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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Curry (SW 6671)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to Dunn-Edwards


#E59B34
Persimmon (DE 5293)
ΔE - 0.42 (99.6% similar)
#DF9C45
Pavilion Peach (DE 5286)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#DA9E38
Copper Cove (DE 5320)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#EDA740
Acorn Squash (DE 5292)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to Benjamin Moore


#E4A039
Golden Vista (308)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#DC9222
Gold Mine (2155-20)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#DFA34A
Mayan Gold (175)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#EAA731
Yellow Marigold (2155-30)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)





Valspar


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to Valspar


#E89629
Roasted Chestnut (3002-3A)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#DE9E40
Golden Tiger (V052-4)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#E8983D
Sunflower Field (V013-3)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#DA940F
Strawflower (V053-5)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to PPG Paints


#ED9B44
Cornucopia (PPG1203-7)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#CE9844
Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6)
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#E1A84B
Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#CD9647
Italian Saffron (PPG16-12)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Sunflower (SW 6678) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Sunflower (SW 6678) to Behr


#D39952
Saffron Strands (PPU6-02)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#CF934A
Sweet Mustard (M260-6)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#FFA035
Blazing Bonfire (P250-7)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
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Plantain Chips (M290-6)
ΔE - 6.06 (93.9% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Sunflower (SW 6678) - #E39A33 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


Sherwin Williams Sunflower (SW 6678) - #E39A33 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#E39A33
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#EEE3B2
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#DCE1B8
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#D7E3CA
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#D3DFC3
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