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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





About Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) color - its meaning and example


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)?

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






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) (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.



#98817B
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ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to Pantone PMS


#A0867F
PANTONE 2475 C
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#9C847C
PANTONE 8041 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
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PANTONE 2471 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#9F8170
PANTONE 8021 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


RAL Design


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to RAL Design


#A48D83
RAL 050 60 10 - Ecru Ochre
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#A28A88
RAL 030 60 10 - Storm Red
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#A18D80
RAL 060 60 10 - Oak Brown
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to RAL Classic


#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to British Standard 4800


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)





Paint similar to Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) (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


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to Sherwin Williams


#A08882
Cocoa Berry (SW 9078)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#A8857A
Hushed Auburn (SW 9080)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
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Dusted Truffle (SW 9083)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to Behr


#9D8376
Modern Mocha (N150-4)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#98817C
Mystere (N130-5)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#9A8172
Frontier Brown (N190-5)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#A38B89
Cameo Rose (PPU17-15)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to Dunn-Edwards


#A08475
Wood Lake (DE 6075)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#9E8779
Cobblestone Path (DE 6068)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#A88E8B
Ash Hollow (DE 6046)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
#AC8674
Homestead (DE 6096)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to Benjamin Moore


#9C8174
Cougar Brown (2106-40)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
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Santa Fe Tan (2097-40)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
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Café Ole (2098-40)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#A48073
Mudslide (2095-40)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to Valspar


#A08173
Navajo Horizon (2003-9C)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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Delta Sandbar (2005-9C)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#A38E89
Monkeypod (8004-5E)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#987E78
Irish Tea (1004-9C)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) to PPG Paints


#AA8880
Bedford Brown (PPG1060-5)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#A58F85
Tanglewood (PPG1073-5)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#968379
Ranch Mink (PPG1075-5)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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Tattered Teddy (PPG1072-5)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% 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


Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) - #A2877D Color Images and Patterns


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