Sherwin Williams Agate Green (SW 7742) Paint Color

What color is Agate Green (SW 7742)?

Agate Green (SW 7742) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Agate Green (SW 7742) is #8EA486, and the RGB color code is RGB(142, 164, 134).

In the RGB color model, Agate Green (SW 7742) has a red value of 142, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 18.3% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 104° (degrees), 14.2 % saturation, and 58.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Agate Green (SW 7742) has a hue of 104° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.

Agate Green (SW 7742) is cool or warm?

The color Agate Green (SW 7742) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Agate Green (SW 7742)?

Agate Green (SW 7742) has an LRV of nearly 34. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 34 puts Sherwin Williams Agate Green (SW 7742) 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.