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Sherwin Williams Something Blue (SW 6800) Paint Color


Color Name: Something Blue (SW 6800)
Hex Color Code: #B0D6E6
RGB Color Code: RGB(176, 214, 230)
CMYK Values*: 23.5%, 7.0%, 0.0%, 9.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Something Blue (SW 6800) color - its meaning and example


What color is Something Blue (SW 6800)?

Something Blue (SW 6800) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Something Blue (SW 6800) is #B0D6E6, and the RGB color code is RGB(176, 214, 230).

In the RGB color model, Something Blue (SW 6800) has a red value of 176, a green value of 214, and a blue value of 230. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.5% cyan, 7.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 197.8° (degrees), 51.9 % saturation, and 79.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Something Blue (SW 6800) has a hue of 197.8° (degrees), 23.5 % saturation and 90.2 % brightness/value.


Something Blue (SW 6800) is cool or warm?

The color Something Blue (SW 6800) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Something Blue (SW 6800)?

Something Blue (SW 6800) has an LRV of nearly 63. By LRV value, it is a 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

Something Blue (SW 6800)

Light Color


Compare LRV 63 of Something Blue (SW 6800) 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 63 puts Sherwin Williams Something Blue (SW 6800) 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


Something Blue (SW 6800) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(176, 214, 230)
Red
176 (69.0%)
Green
214 (83.9%)
Blue
230 (90.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.48%
Magenta
6.96%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.80%

HSL

HSL(197.78deg, 51.9 %, 79.6 %)

Hue
197.78°
Saturation
51.92 %.
Lightness
79.61 %.

RYB

RYB(12, 25, 40)
Red
12 (4.7%)
Yellow
25 (10.0%)
Blue
40 (15.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
197.78°
Saturation
23.48 %.
Brightness / Value
90.20 %.

HWB

H: 197.78°

W: 69.02 %

B: 9.80 %

XYZ

X : 56.23

Y : 63.04

Z : 84.07

YXY

Y1 : 63.04

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 30.98%

M : 16.08%

Y : 9.80%


LRV

~ 63 %

Munsell Color System

3.3B 8.2/3.2

CIE-Lab

L : 83.46

A : -8.96

B : -11.99

CIE-Lch

L : 83.46

C : 14.97

H : 233.22

CIE-Luv

L : 83.46

U : -20.03

V : -17.27

Hunter-Lab

L : 79.4

A : -12.51

B : -7.2






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Something Blue (SW 6800) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Something Blue (SW 6800) (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.



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ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)





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


RAL Design


Something Blue (SW 6800) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Something Blue (SW 6800) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Something Blue (SW 6800) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Something Blue (SW 6800) to Pantone PMS


#B9D9EB
PANTONE 290 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 9443 C
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
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PANTONE 2204 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


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British Standard 4800


Something Blue (SW 6800) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Something Blue (SW 6800) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
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ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Something Blue (SW 6800) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Something Blue (SW 6800) (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


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Something Blue (SW 6800)
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ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Something Blue (SW 6800) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Something Blue (SW 6800) to PPG Paints


#AED7EA
Ariel (PPG1237-3)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Something Blue (SW 6800) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Something Blue (SW 6800) to Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)





Valspar


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ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
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Lady in Waiting (V033-1)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Something Blue (SW 6800) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Something Blue (SW 6800) to Dunn-Edwards


#B1D3E3
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ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
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Glacier Point (DE 5785)
ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
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Spring Shower (DE 5827)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
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Blue Calico (DET 585)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)


Behr


Something Blue (SW 6800) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Something Blue (SW 6800) to Behr


#B5DCEF
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ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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Carefree Sky (M490-2)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% 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 Something Blue (SW 6800) - #B0D6E6 Color Images and Patterns


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