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 |
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
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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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