Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050) Paint Color

What color is Abalone Shell (SW 6050)?

Abalone Shell (SW 6050) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Abalone Shell (SW 6050) is #DBC7BD, and the RGB color code is RGB(219, 199, 189).

In the RGB color model, Abalone Shell (SW 6050) has a red value of 219, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 13.7% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 29.4 % saturation, and 80.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Abalone Shell (SW 6050) has a hue of 20° (degrees), 13.7 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.

Abalone Shell (SW 6050) is cool or warm?

The color Abalone Shell (SW 6050) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Abalone Shell (SW 6050)?

Abalone Shell (SW 6050) has an LRV of nearly 60. 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.

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 60 puts Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell (SW 6050) 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.