Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe (SW 6038) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Truly Taupe (SW 6038) |
| Hex Color Code: | #AC9E97 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(172, 158, 151) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 8.1%, 12.2%, 32.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Truly Taupe (SW 6038)?
Truly Taupe (SW 6038) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Truly Taupe (SW 6038) is #AC9E97, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 158, 151).
In the RGB color model, Truly Taupe (SW 6038) has a red value of 172, a green value of 158, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.1% magenta, 12.2% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation, and 63.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Truly Taupe (SW 6038) has a hue of 20° (degrees), 12.2 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.
Truly Taupe (SW 6038) is cool or warm?
The color Truly Taupe (SW 6038) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Truly Taupe (SW 6038)?
Truly Taupe (SW 6038) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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
Truly Taupe (SW 6038)
Light Color
Compare LRV 35 of Truly Taupe (SW 6038) 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 35 puts Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe (SW 6038) 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
Truly Taupe (SW 6038) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(172, 158, 151)
Red
172 (67.5%)
Green
158 (62.0%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.14%
Yellow
12.21%
Key
32.55%
HSL
HSL(20deg, 11.2 %, 63.3 %)
Hue
20°
Saturation
11.23 %.
Lightness
63.33 %.
RYB
RYB(52, 79, 66)
Red
52 (20.2%)
Yellow
79 (31.0%)
Blue
66 (26.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
20°
Saturation
12.21 %.
Brightness / Value
67.45 %.
HWB
H: 20°
W: 59.22 %
B: 32.55 %
XYZ
X : 34.83
Y : 35.46
Z : 34.29
YXY
Y1 : 35.46
X : 0.33
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 32.55%
M : 38.04%
Y : 40.78%
LRV
~ 35.5 %
Munsell Color System
9.5YR 6.5/1.2
CIE-Lab
L : 66.1
A : 3.89
B : 5.49
CIE-Lch
L : 66.1
C : 6.73
H : 54.69
CIE-Luv
L : 66.1
U : 8.77
V : 7.12
Hunter-Lab
L : 59.55
A : 0.19
B : 7.54
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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