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Sherwin Williams Balmy (SW 6512) Paint Color


Color Name: Balmy (SW 6512)
Hex Color Code: #C5D8DE
RGB Color Code: RGB(197, 216, 222)
CMYK Values*: 11.3%, 2.7%, 0.0%, 12.9%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Balmy (SW 6512) color - its meaning and example


What color is Balmy (SW 6512)?

Balmy (SW 6512) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Balmy (SW 6512) is #C5D8DE, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 216, 222).

In the RGB color model, Balmy (SW 6512) has a red value of 197, a green value of 216, and a blue value of 222. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 11.3% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 27.5 % saturation, and 82.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Balmy (SW 6512) has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation and 87.1 % brightness/value.


Balmy (SW 6512) is cool or warm?

The color Balmy (SW 6512) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Balmy (SW 6512)?

Balmy (SW 6512) has an LRV of nearly 66. By LRV value, it is a 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.



Dark Color

Balmy (SW 6512)

Light Color


Compare LRV 66 of Balmy (SW 6512) with dark and light Color




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 66 puts Sherwin Williams Balmy (SW 6512) paint color in the lighter 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Balmy (SW 6512) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(197, 216, 222)
Red
197 (77.3%)
Green
216 (84.7%)
Blue
222 (87.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
11.26%
Magenta
2.70%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
12.94%

HSL

HSL(194.4deg, 27.5 %, 82.2 %)

Hue
194.4°
Saturation
27.47 %.
Lightness
82.16 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 31, 33)
Red
13 (5.2%)
Yellow
31 (12.3%)
Blue
33 (13.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
194.4°
Saturation
11.26 %.
Brightness / Value
87.06 %.

HWB

H: 194.4°

W: 77.25 %

B: 12.94 %

XYZ

X : 60.77

Y : 66.26

Z : 78.69

YXY

Y1 : 66.26

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 22.75%

M : 15.29%

Y : 12.94%


LRV

~ 66.3 %

Munsell Color System

6.5BG 8.4/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 85.13

A : -5.15

B : -5.13

CIE-Lch

L : 85.13

C : 7.27

H : 224.84

CIE-Luv

L : 85.13

U : -10.53

V : -7.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 81.4

A : -9.19

B : -0.34






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Balmy (SW 6512) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Balmy (SW 6512) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#AEC6CF
Pastel Blue
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
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Beau Blue
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
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Pale Aqua
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to Pantone PMS


#B9D3DC
PANTONE 552 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#C6DAE7
PANTONE 545 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#D1E2EC
PANTONE 9420 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
#BAC9CD
PANTONE 4155 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to British Standard 4800


#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Balmy (SW 6512) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Balmy (SW 6512) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to Dunn-Edwards


#C2D7DF
Falling Tears (DE 5792)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#C7D7E0
Snow Lodge (DE 5799)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#BED3E1
Two Harbors (DE 5813)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#C5D1DA
Polished Silver (DE 5820)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to Sherwin Williams


#C9D9E0
Moonmist (SW 9144)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#CCDBE5
Rhythmic Blue (SW 6806)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#CBD8E1
Icelandic (SW 6526)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#D6E4E7
Iceberg (SW 6798)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to PPG Paints


#C5D9E3
Blue Pearl (PPG1157-2)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#C3D9E4
Magic Wand (PPG1158-2)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#C4D3DC
Sentimental Lady (PPG1159-2)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)





Behr


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to Behr


#C2D8E3
Distant Shore (S500-1)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C7DAE8
Celestial Light (MQ3-24)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#C1DBEA
After Rain (M520-2)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#D7E8EC
Permafrost (S490-1)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to Benjamin Moore


#BAD1DC
Grand Rapids (835)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#C1D7E4
Soft Sky (807)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#D4E2E4
Polar Ice (1660)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#D5E1E3
Constellation (AF-540)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Valspar


Balmy (SW 6512) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Balmy (SW 6512) to Valspar


#B7CED6
Crisp Collar (8003-42C)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C2D8E5
Chapel Choir (V070-1)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C6D9E6
Easy on the Eyes (8003-45A)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#D6E5E8
Blown Glass (8003-39A)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Balmy (SW 6512) - #C5D8DE Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#C5D8DE
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#CED9DD
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#CBD5DB
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#D6D9DE
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#DAD6DB
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#E0DADF
Lite Lavender (SW 6554)
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#DBCFD4
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#B3C9D3
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#B2C7D3
Honest Blue (SW 6520)
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#BBC7D2
Icy (SW 6534)
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#BDC3CD
Daydream (SW 6541)
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#C5C0C9
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