Sherwin Williams Alpaca (SW 7022) Paint Color

What color is Alpaca (SW 7022)?

Alpaca (SW 7022) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Alpaca (SW 7022) is #CCC5BD, and the RGB color code is RGB(204, 197, 189).

In the RGB color model, Alpaca (SW 7022) has a red value of 204, a green value of 197, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 7.4% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32° (degrees), 12.8 % saturation, and 77.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Alpaca (SW 7022) has a hue of 32° (degrees), 7.4 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.

Alpaca (SW 7022) is cool or warm?

The color Alpaca (SW 7022) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Alpaca (SW 7022)?

Alpaca (SW 7022) has an LRV of nearly 56. 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 56 puts Sherwin Williams Alpaca (SW 7022) 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.