Sherwin Williams Awesome Violet (SW 6815) Paint Color

What color is Awesome Violet (SW 6815)?

Awesome Violet (SW 6815) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Awesome Violet (SW 6815) is #A7B2D4, and the RGB color code is RGB(167, 178, 212).

In the RGB color model, Awesome Violet (SW 6815) has a red value of 167, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 212. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.2% cyan, 16.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 16.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 225.3° (degrees), 34.4 % saturation, and 74.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Awesome Violet (SW 6815) has a hue of 225.3° (degrees), 21.2 % saturation and 83.1 % brightness/value.

Awesome Violet (SW 6815) is cool or warm?

The color Awesome Violet (SW 6815) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Awesome Violet (SW 6815)?

Awesome Violet (SW 6815) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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 45 puts Sherwin Williams Awesome Violet (SW 6815) 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.