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Sherwin Williams Nautilus (SW 6780) Paint Color


Color Name: Nautilus (SW 6780)
Hex Color Code: #71B8C7
RGB Color Code: RGB(113, 184, 199)
CMYK Values*: 43.2%, 7.5%, 0.0%, 22.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Nautilus (SW 6780) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nautilus (SW 6780)?

Nautilus (SW 6780) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nautilus (SW 6780) is #71B8C7, and the RGB color code is RGB(113, 184, 199).

In the RGB color model, Nautilus (SW 6780) has a red value of 113, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 199. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 43.2% cyan, 7.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 190.5° (degrees), 43.4 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nautilus (SW 6780) has a hue of 190.5° (degrees), 43.2 % saturation and 78.0 % brightness/value.


Nautilus (SW 6780) is cool or warm?

The color Nautilus (SW 6780) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Nautilus (SW 6780)?

Nautilus (SW 6780) has an LRV of nearly 42. 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

Nautilus (SW 6780)

Light Color


Compare LRV 42 of Nautilus (SW 6780) 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 42 puts Sherwin Williams Nautilus (SW 6780) 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


Nautilus (SW 6780) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(113, 184, 199)
Red
113 (44.3%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
199 (78.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
43.22%
Magenta
7.54%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
21.96%

HSL

HSL(190.47deg, 43.4 %, 61.2 %)

Hue
190.47°
Saturation
43.43 %.
Lightness
61.18 %.

RYB

RYB(23, 53, 79)
Red
23 (9.1%)
Yellow
53 (20.9%)
Blue
79 (30.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
190.47°
Saturation
43.22 %.
Brightness / Value
78.04 %.

HWB

H: 190.47°

W: 44.31 %

B: 21.96 %

XYZ

X : 34.26

Y : 41.92

Z : 60.32

YXY

Y1 : 41.92

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 55.69%

M : 27.84%

Y : 21.96%


LRV

~ 41.9 %

Munsell Color System

0.6B 6.9/5.3

CIE-Lab

L : 70.81

A : -18.36

B : -14.58

CIE-Lch

L : 70.81

C : 23.44

H : 218.46

CIE-Luv

L : 70.81

U : -32.64

V : -19.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.74

A : -18.84

B : -9.92






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nautilus (SW 6780) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Nautilus (SW 6780) (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.



#80B3C4
Glacier
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#73A9C2
Moonstone Blue
ΔE - 6.81 (93.2% similar)
#47ABCC
Maximum Blue
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#7ED4E6
Middle Blue
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)





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


RAL Design


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to Pantone PMS


#72B0BD
PANTONE 2218 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#66AEC1
PANTONE 4157 C
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#77C5D5
PANTONE 630 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#71B2C9
PANTONE 7458 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to RAL Classic


#7AACAC
RAL 6034 - Pastel turquoise
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)
#7EBAB5
RAL 6027 - Light Green
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to British Standard 4800


#6BA3BA
BS 18-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 7.33 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Nautilus (SW 6780) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nautilus (SW 6780) (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


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to Sherwin Williams


#71B8C7
Nautilus (SW 6780)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#73C0D2
Surfin' (SW 9048)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#7DC1CB
Rapture Blue (SW 6773)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#56B5CA
Fountain (SW 6787)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Behr


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to Behr


#7BBBC8
Azure Lake (M470-4)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#78B8CC
Below Zero (M480-4)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#65C3D6
Rushing Stream (P480-4)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to PPG Paints


#59B9CC
High Dive (PPG1236-5)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#88B5C4
Crystal Lake (PPG1151-4)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#8FBCC4
Kingston Aqua (PPG1150-4)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#55A7B6
Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to Benjamin Moore


#71AEBB
Bayville Blue (747)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#86BECB
Heavenly Peace (746)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#76C2D7
Graceful Sea (767)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#88BDC8
Peacock Feathers (724)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to Dunn-Edwards


#5AB5CB
Water Baby (DE 5780)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#74AEBA
Watson Lake (DE 5766)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#8FC1D2
Eastern Sky (DE 5786)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#83C7DF
Winter Chime (DE 5828)
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)


Valspar


Nautilus (SW 6780) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nautilus (SW 6780) to Valspar


#6AC2D6
Fiesta Blue (5003-10A)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#84C1CF
Tidal Wave (5002-7C)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#86BAC8
Mosaic Blue (V068-3)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#6FB8D3
Water Fountain (5001-10A)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% 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 Nautilus (SW 6780) - #71B8C7 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#71B8C7
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#56B5CA
Fountain (SW 6787)
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#5DB3D4
Flyway (SW 6794)
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#53A38F
Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
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#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
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#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
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#4DA6B2
Freshwater (SW 6774)
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#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
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#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
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#289EC4
Major Blue (SW 6795)
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#368976
Ionian (SW 6754)
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#3B8C80
Thermal Spring (SW 6761)
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