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Sherwin Williams Dress Blues (SW 9176) Paint Color


Color Name: Dress Blues (SW 9176)
Hex Color Code: #2B4360
RGB Color Code: RGB(43, 67, 96)
CMYK Values*: 55.2%, 30.2%, 0.0%, 62.4%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Dress Blues (SW 9176) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dress Blues (SW 9176)?

Dress Blues (SW 9176) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dress Blues (SW 9176) is #2B4360, and the RGB color code is RGB(43, 67, 96).

In the RGB color model, Dress Blues (SW 9176) has a red value of 43, a green value of 67, and a blue value of 96. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 55.2% cyan, 30.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 62.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.8° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 27.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dress Blues (SW 9176) has a hue of 212.8° (degrees), 55.2 % saturation and 37.6 % brightness/value.


Dress Blues (SW 9176) is cool or warm?

The color Dress Blues (SW 9176) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dress Blues (SW 9176)?

Dress Blues (SW 9176) has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Dress Blues (SW 9176)

Light Color


Compare LRV 5 of Dress Blues (SW 9176) 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 5 puts Sherwin Williams Dress Blues (SW 9176) 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


Dress Blues (SW 9176) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(43, 67, 96)
Red
43 (16.9%)
Green
67 (26.3%)
Blue
96 (37.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
55.21%
Magenta
30.21%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
62.35%

HSL

HSL(212.83deg, 38.1 %, 27.3 %)

Hue
212.83°
Saturation
38.13 %.
Lightness
27.25 %.

RYB

RYB(121, 140, 183)
Red
121 (47.4%)
Yellow
140 (55.0%)
Blue
183 (71.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
212.83°
Saturation
55.21 %.
Brightness / Value
37.65 %.

HWB

H: 212.83°

W: 16.86 %

B: 62.35 %

XYZ

X : 5.11

Y : 5.37

Z : 11.83

YXY

Y1 : 5.37

X : 0.23

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 83.14%

M : 73.73%

Y : 62.35%


LRV

~ 5.4 %

Munsell Color System

2.1PB 2.6/3.7

CIE-Lab

L : 27.77

A : 0.1

B : -19.98

CIE-Lch

L : 27.77

C : 19.98

H : 270.3

CIE-Luv

L : 27.77

U : -10.48

V : -25.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 23.18

A : -1.17

B : -14.05






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dress Blues (SW 9176) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Dress Blues (SW 9176) (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.



#00416A
Indigo Dye
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#08457E
Dark Cerulean
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#004488
Safety Blue
ΔE - 6.60 (93.4% similar)
#003153
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to RAL Design


#24486C
RAL 270 30 25 - Grape Blue
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#264674
RAL 280 30 30 - Deep Blue
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#21467A
RAL 280 30 35 - Theatre Blue
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#104773
RAL 270 30 30 - Medici Blue
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to RAL Classic


#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#314F6F
RAL 5000 - Violet Blue
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#193153
RAL 5013 - Cobalt Blue
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#0F3052
RAL 5026 - Pearl Night Blue
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to Pantone PMS


#154468
PANTONE 8483 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#0E4174
PANTONE 4154 C
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#1B365D
PANTONE 534 C
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#01426A
PANTONE 7694 C
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to British Standard 4800


#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Dress Blues (SW 9176) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dress Blues (SW 9176) (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


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to Sherwin Williams


#2B4360
Dress Blues (SW 9176)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#25476A
Commodore (SW 6524)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#284A70
Indigo (SW 6531)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Valspar


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to Valspar


#2A4763
Nordic Noir (P034)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#2A436A
Enchanted Navy (4010-8)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#234766
Mykonos Reflection (V110-6)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#20415C
Time's Current (8003-45G)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to Benjamin Moore


#254669
Downpour Blue (2063-20)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#203B5D
Symphony Blue (2060-10)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#264864
Champion Cobalt (2061-20)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to PPG Paints


#384A66
Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#2A4B6E
Blue Tang (PPG1160-7)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#314D67
Blueberry Pie (PPG1163-7)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#2C4D69
Celestial Blue (PPG1156-7)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


Behr


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to Behr


#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#3A4866
Bon Nuit (MQ5-14)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#3B5066
Inked (M510-7)
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Dress Blues (SW 9176) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dress Blues (SW 9176) to Dunn-Edwards


#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#3B4A6C
Jazz Age Blues (DET 574)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#2E4A7D
Nautical (DEA 139)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% 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 Dress Blues (SW 9176) - #2B4360 Color Images and Patterns


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