Sherwin Williams Windy Blue (SW 6240) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Windy Blue (SW 6240) |
| Hex Color Code: | #AABAC6 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(170, 186, 198) |
| CMYK Values*: | 14.1%, 6.1%, 0.0%, 22.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Blue |
What color is Windy Blue (SW 6240)?
Windy Blue (SW 6240) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Windy Blue (SW 6240) is #AABAC6, and the RGB color code is RGB(170, 186, 198).
In the RGB color model, Windy Blue (SW 6240) has a red value of 170, a green value of 186, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.1% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 72.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Windy Blue (SW 6240) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.
Windy Blue (SW 6240) is cool or warm?
The color Windy Blue (SW 6240) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Windy Blue (SW 6240)?
Windy Blue (SW 6240) has an LRV of nearly 48. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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
Windy Blue (SW 6240)
Light Color
Compare LRV 48 of Windy Blue (SW 6240) 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 48 puts Sherwin Williams Windy Blue (SW 6240) paint color in the
medium 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
Windy Blue (SW 6240) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(170, 186, 198)
Red
170 (66.7%)
Green
186 (72.9%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
14.14%
Magenta
6.06%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
22.35%
HSL
HSL(205.71deg, 19.7 %, 72.2 %)
Hue
205.71°
Saturation
19.72 %.
Lightness
72.16 %.
RYB
RYB(26, 49, 57)
Red
26 (10.4%)
Yellow
49 (19.3%)
Blue
57 (22.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
205.71°
Saturation
14.14 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.
HWB
H: 205.71°
W: 66.67 %
B: 22.35 %
XYZ
X : 44.33
Y : 47.74
Z : 60.3
YXY
Y1 : 47.74
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 33.33%
M : 27.06%
Y : 22.35%
LRV
~ 47.7 %
Munsell Color System
3B 7.3/1.7
CIE-Lab
L : 74.66
A : -3.03
B : -7.93
CIE-Lch
L : 74.66
C : 8.49
H : 249.1
CIE-Luv
L : 74.66
U : -9.2
V : -11.55
Hunter-Lab
L : 69.09
A : -6.4
B : -3.38
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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
Windy Blue (SW 6240) - #AABAC6 Color Images and Patterns
