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Sherwin Williams Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) Paint Color


Color Name: Threshold Taupe (SW 7501)
Hex Color Code: #AC9A8A
RGB Color Code: RGB(172, 154, 138)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 10.5%, 19.8%, 32.5%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) color - its meaning and example


What color is Threshold Taupe (SW 7501)?

Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) is #AC9A8A, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 154, 138).

In the RGB color model, Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) has a red value of 172, a green value of 154, and a blue value of 138. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.5% magenta, 19.8% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.2° (degrees), 17.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) has a hue of 28.2° (degrees), 19.8 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.


Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) is cool or warm?

The color Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Threshold Taupe (SW 7501)?

Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) has an LRV of nearly 34. 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

Threshold Taupe (SW 7501)

Light Color


Compare LRV 34 of Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) 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 34 puts Sherwin Williams Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) 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


Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(172, 154, 138)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
154 (60.4%)
Blue
138 (54.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.47%
Yellow
19.77%
Key
32.55%

HSL

HSL(28.24deg, 17.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
28.24°
Saturation
17.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(58, 87, 67)
Red
58 (22.6%)
Yellow
87 (34.2%)
Blue
67 (26.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.24°
Saturation
19.77 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.

HWB

H: 28.24°

W: 54.12 %

B: 32.55 %

XYZ

X : 33.16

Y : 33.72

Z : 28.81

YXY

Y1 : 33.72

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 32.55%

M : 39.61%

Y : 45.88%


LRV

~ 33.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.3Y 6.3/2

CIE-Lab

L : 64.74

A : 3.97

B : 10.81

CIE-Lch

L : 64.74

C : 11.52

H : 69.83

CIE-Luv

L : 64.74

U : 11.99

V : 14.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.07

A : 0.31

B : 11.23






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) to Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


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Paint similar to Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) (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.


Valspar


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#AE9986
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ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) to Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) to Benjamin Moore


#A99A8D
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ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)





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ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
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Rapid Rock (PPG15-19)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Threshold Taupe (SW 7501) to Behr


#AA9C8E
Espresso Martini (N210-4)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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Studio Taupe (PPU5-07)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
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Shiitake (N220-4)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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Pure Earth (PPU7-05)
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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Tony Taupe (SW 7038)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% 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


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