Sherwin Williams Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) Paint Color

What color is Bakelite Gold (SW 6368)?

Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) is #D7995D, and the RGB color code is RGB(215, 153, 93).

In the RGB color model, Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) has a red value of 215, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 93. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.8% magenta, 56.7% yellow, and 15.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.5° (degrees), 60.4 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) has a hue of 29.5° (degrees), 56.7 % saturation and 84.3 % brightness/value.

Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) is cool or warm?

The color Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bakelite Gold (SW 6368)?

Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) has an LRV of nearly 38. 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 38 puts Sherwin Williams Bakelite Gold (SW 6368) 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.