Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A2877D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(162, 135, 125) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 16.7%, 22.8%, 36.5% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)?
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) is #A2877D, and the RGB color code is RGB(162, 135, 125).
In the RGB color model, Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) has a red value of 162, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 22.8% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.2° (degrees), 16.6 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) has a hue of 16.2° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) is cool or warm?
The color Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)? (For interior and product design)
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) has an LRV of nearly 26. 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
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)
Light Color
Compare LRV 26 of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) 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 26 puts Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) 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
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(162, 135, 125)
Red
162 (63.5%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
125 (49.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
16.67%
Yellow
22.84%
Key
36.47%
HSL
HSL(16.22deg, 16.6 %, 56.3 %)
Hue
16.22°
Saturation
16.59 %.
Lightness
56.27 %.
RYB
RYB(73, 92, 78)
Red
73 (28.5%)
Yellow
92 (36.2%)
Blue
78 (30.8%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
16.22°
Saturation
22.84 %.
Brightness / Value
63.53 %.
HWB
H: 16.22°
W: 49.02 %
B: 36.47 %
XYZ
X : 27.27
Y : 26.49
Z : 23.08
YXY
Y1 : 26.49
X : 0.35
Y2 : 0.34
CMY
C : 36.47%
M : 47.06%
Y : 50.98%
LRV
~ 26.5 %
Munsell Color System
7.7YR 5.7/2.2
CIE-Lab
L : 58.5
A : 8.64
B : 9.2
CIE-Lch
L : 58.5
C : 12.62
H : 46.8
CIE-Luv
L : 58.5
U : 17.49
V : 10.97
Hunter-Lab
L : 51.47
A : 4.49
B : 9.44
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
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RAL Design
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Pantone TCX
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RAL Classic
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British Standard 4800
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Color Combinations
View more Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) - #A2877D color palettes and coordinating colors
4E3E38
6C554D
8A6D62
A2877D
B7A29B
CDBEB8
E2D9D6
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.
A27D98
A27D86
A2877D
A29A7D
98A27D
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.
A2877D
7DA287
877DA2
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
A2877D
86A27D
7D98A2
9A7DA2
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
A2877D
AB938A
B49F97
BDABA4
C7B7B1
D0C3BE
D9CFCB
E3DBD8
ECE7E5
F5F3F2
FFFFFF
A2877D
917970
816C64
715E57
61514B
51433E
403632
302825
201B19
100D0C
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
A2877D
Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)
7D98A2
Pewter Blue*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) - #A2877D?
Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) - #A2877D is #7D98A2,
color name is Pewter Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) - #A2877D?
Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) - #A2877D is #7D98A2,
color name is Pewter Blue*.
Example Color Images and Mockup
Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) - #A2877D Color Images and Patterns
