Sherwin Williams Amber Wave (SW 6657) Paint Color

What color is Amber Wave (SW 6657)?

Amber Wave (SW 6657) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Amber Wave (SW 6657) is #D28240, and the RGB color code is RGB(210, 130, 64).

In the RGB color model, Amber Wave (SW 6657) has a red value of 210, a green value of 130, and a blue value of 64. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.1% magenta, 69.5% yellow, and 17.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27.1° (degrees), 61.9 % saturation, and 53.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Amber Wave (SW 6657) has a hue of 27.1° (degrees), 69.5 % saturation and 82.4 % brightness/value.

Amber Wave (SW 6657) is cool or warm?

The color Amber Wave (SW 6657) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Amber Wave (SW 6657)?

Amber Wave (SW 6657) has an LRV of nearly 30. 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 30 puts Sherwin Williams Amber Wave (SW 6657) 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.