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Sherwin Williams Watery (SW 6478) Paint Color


Color Name: Watery (SW 6478)
Hex Color Code: #B4CCC9
RGB Color Code: RGB(180, 204, 201)
CMYK Values*: 11.8%, 0.0%, 1.5%, 20.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Watery (SW 6478) color - its meaning and example


What color is Watery (SW 6478)?

Watery (SW 6478) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Watery (SW 6478) is #B4CCC9, and the RGB color code is RGB(180, 204, 201).

In the RGB color model, Watery (SW 6478) has a red value of 180, a green value of 204, and a blue value of 201. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.5% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 172.5° (degrees), 19.0 % saturation, and 75.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Watery (SW 6478) has a hue of 172.5° (degrees), 11.8 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.


Watery (SW 6478) is cool or warm?

The color Watery (SW 6478) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Watery (SW 6478)?

Watery (SW 6478) has an LRV of nearly 57. 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

Watery (SW 6478)

Light Color


Compare LRV 57 of Watery (SW 6478) 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 57 puts Sherwin Williams Watery (SW 6478) 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


Watery (SW 6478) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(180, 204, 201)
Red
180 (70.6%)
Green
204 (80.0%)
Blue
201 (78.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.76%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.47%
Key
20.00%

HSL

HSL(172.5deg, 19.0 %, 75.3 %)

Hue
172.5°
Saturation
19.05 %.
Lightness
75.29 %.

RYB

RYB(20, 49, 44)
Red
20 (7.7%)
Yellow
49 (19.2%)
Blue
44 (17.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
172.5°
Saturation
11.76 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.

HWB

H: 172.5°

W: 70.59 %

B: 20.00 %

XYZ

X : 50.96

Y : 57.11

Z : 63.6

YXY

Y1 : 57.11

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 29.41%

M : 20.00%

Y : 21.18%


LRV

~ 57.1 %

Munsell Color System

7.5G 8.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 80.24

A : -8.64

B : -1.25

CIE-Lch

L : 80.24

C : 8.73

H : 188.24

CIE-Luv

L : 80.24

U : -12.79

V : -0.41

Hunter-Lab

L : 75.57

A : -11.88

B : 3






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Watery (SW 6478) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Watery (SW 6478) (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.



#A8C3BC
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B2BEB5
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ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)
#A0D1CA
Shelduck Blue
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)





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


RAL Design


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to Pantone PMS


#B6C9C2
PANTONE 4169 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#ABC7CA
PANTONE 5513 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#B7CDC2
PANTONE 622 C
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#BCC9C5
PANTONE 5527 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 5.24 (94.8% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 7.15 (92.8% similar)
#CED2CC
BS 18-C-33 - Blue
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Watery (SW 6478) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Watery (SW 6478) (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


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to Sherwin Williams


#B4CCC9
Watery (SW 6478)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#A3C0BD
Aquaverde (SW 9051)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#A8C1B7
Hazel (SW 6471)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#AFC7CD
Billowy Breeze (SW 9055)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to PPG Paints


#B7CCC7
Sea Sprite (PPG1143-3)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#AFC7BF
Crystal Oasis (PPG1138-3)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#BACBC4
Blue Shamrock (PPG1136-4)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)
#ADC8C0
Copenhagen (PPG1137-4)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to Dunn-Edwards


#AECAC8
Seaport (DE 5744)
ΔE - 1.41 (98.6% similar)
#B6CACA
Berry Mojito (DET 565)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#B1CFC7
Steamy Spring (DE 5709)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#B6C5C1
Blustery Wind (DE 6304)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)





Valspar


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to Valspar


#AEC7C6
Wild Life (8003-38C)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#AFC7C2
Botanical Bliss (V101-3)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#B3C6C2
Misty Dreams (V100-3)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#ADCDC5
Wave Runner (8002-35C)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)


Behr


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to Behr


#B2C7C0
Fresh Tone (S430-2)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#A2C1C0
Aspiring Blue (S440-3)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#B1CDC2
Wintergreen Dream (M430-3)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#ABCCC3
Baby Aqua (M440-3)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Watery (SW 6478) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Watery (SW 6478) to Benjamin Moore


#ABC8C0
Warm Springs (682)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#A6CBC9
Thunderbird (675)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#B1C7CB
Blue Porcelain (1641)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B7C6BE
Sylvan Mist (CSP-740)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Watery (SW 6478) - #B4CCC9 color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Watery (SW 6478) - #B4CCC9 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#B4CCC9
Watery (SW 6478)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#9EC6C6
Raindrop (SW 6485)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#B0D2D6
Jetstream (SW 6492)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#AFC7CD
Billowy Breeze (SW 9055)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#ADCCD3
Stream (SW 6499)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#A9C9D7
Vast Sky (SW 6506)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#94B2A6
Vintage Vessel (SW 9050)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#A3C0BD
Aquaverde (SW 9051)
Paint - Sherwin Williams


#90BDBD
Blithe Blue (SW 9052)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#9FC5CC
Agua Fría (SW 9053)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#9FBBC3
French Moire (SW 9056)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#9BBFC9
Rest Assured (SW 9061)
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