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Sherwin Williams Blue Horizon (SW 6497) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Horizon (SW 6497)
Hex Color Code: #D8E7E6
RGB Color Code: RGB(216, 231, 230)
CMYK Values*: 6.5%, 0.0%, 0.4%, 9.4%
Color Family (Hue): White and Pastel





About Blue Horizon (SW 6497) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Horizon (SW 6497)?

Blue Horizon (SW 6497) color belongs to the White and Pastel color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Horizon (SW 6497) is #D8E7E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(216, 231, 230).

In the RGB color model, Blue Horizon (SW 6497) has a red value of 216, a green value of 231, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.4% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 176° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation, and 87.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Horizon (SW 6497) has a hue of 176° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Horizon (SW 6497) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Horizon (SW 6497)?

Blue Horizon (SW 6497) has an LRV of nearly 77. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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

Blue Horizon (SW 6497)

Light Color


Compare LRV 77 of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) 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 77 puts Sherwin Williams Blue Horizon (SW 6497) paint color in the lighter 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


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(216, 231, 230)
Red
216 (84.7%)
Green
231 (90.6%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.49%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.43%
Key
9.41%

HSL

HSL(176deg, 23.8 %, 87.6 %)

Hue
176°
Saturation
23.81 %.
Lightness
87.65 %.

RYB

RYB(8, 25, 21)
Red
8 (3.1%)
Yellow
25 (9.7%)
Blue
21 (8.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
176°
Saturation
6.49 %.
Brightness / Value
90.59 %.

HWB

H: 176°

W: 84.71 %

B: 9.41 %

XYZ

X : 71.18

Y : 77.46

Z : 86.06

YXY

Y1 : 77.46

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 15.29%

M : 9.41%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 77.5 %

Munsell Color System

8.9G 8.9/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 90.53

A : -5.15

B : -1.24

CIE-Lch

L : 90.53

C : 5.3

H : 193.53

CIE-Luv

L : 90.53

U : -8.15

V : -1

Hunter-Lab

L : 88.01

A : -9.67

B : 3.63






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Horizon (SW 6497) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Horizon (SW 6497) (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.



#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
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Mint Cream
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
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Light Cyan
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to Pantone PMS


#DCEBEC
PANTONE 9040 C
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
#D5EBEE
PANTONE 9460 C
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#E6EEEC
PANTONE 9062 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#D9E1E2
PANTONE 7541 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to British Standard 4800


#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#E4E8E1
BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to RAL Classic


#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 7.30 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Horizon (SW 6497) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Horizon (SW 6497) (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


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to Sherwin Williams


#D8E7E6
Blue Horizon (SW 6497)
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#D3E7E9
Bravo Blue (SW 6784)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#DCE7E8
Sky High (SW 6504)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#D6E4E7
Iceberg (SW 6798)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Valspar


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to Valspar


#DCE9E9
Aloha (8002-39A)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#DBE7E6
Blue Bottle (V103-1)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#DDEDEE
Visionary (8007-3G)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#DDE8E8
Gray Opal (7004-6)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to Benjamin Moore


#D3E1E1
Ocean Air (2123-50)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#DCE7E6
Whispering Spring (2136-70)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#DAE5E2
In Your Eyes (715)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#D8EBE9
Crystal Blue (2051-70)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)





PPG Paints


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to PPG Paints


#DEEEED
Free Spirit (PPG1233-1)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#DFEBE9
Honesty (PPG1034-2)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#DEECED
Breathless (PPG1236-1)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#D3E7E5
Plateau (PPG1234-2)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)


Behr


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to Behr


#D9E6E2
Crystalline Falls (MQ3-51)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#E0F0F0
Helium (M480-1)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#DFE9E6
Calm (BL-W01)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#D7E3E5
Era (MQ3-56)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Horizon (SW 6497) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Horizon (SW 6497) to Dunn-Edwards


#E1EEEC
Thawed Out (DE 5742)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#D9E6E8
Smoke and Mirrors (DE 5770)
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#D6EAE8
Aquamarine (DET 555)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#DBE9ED
Sidewalk Chalk (DE 5791)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% 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 Blue Horizon (SW 6497) - #D8E7E6 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#D8E7E6
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