Sherwin Williams Ash Violet (SW 6549) Paint Color

What color is Ash Violet (SW 6549)?

Ash Violet (SW 6549) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ash Violet (SW 6549) is #A29BAA, and the RGB color code is RGB(162, 155, 170).

In the RGB color model, Ash Violet (SW 6549) has a red value of 162, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.7% cyan, 8.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 268° (degrees), 8.1 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ash Violet (SW 6549) has a hue of 268° (degrees), 8.8 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.

Ash Violet (SW 6549) is cool or warm?

The color Ash Violet (SW 6549) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Ash Violet (SW 6549)?

Ash Violet (SW 6549) 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 Ash Violet (SW 6549) 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.