Sherwin Williams Basque Green (SW 6426) Paint Color

What color is Basque Green (SW 6426)?

Basque Green (SW 6426) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Basque Green (SW 6426) is #5F6033, and the RGB color code is RGB(95, 96, 51).

In the RGB color model, Basque Green (SW 6426) has a red value of 95, a green value of 96, and a blue value of 51. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 46.9% yellow, and 62.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 61.3° (degrees), 30.6 % saturation, and 28.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Basque Green (SW 6426) has a hue of 61.3° (degrees), 46.9 % saturation and 37.6 % brightness/value.

Basque Green (SW 6426) is cool or warm?

The color Basque Green (SW 6426) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Basque Green (SW 6426)?

Basque Green (SW 6426) has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark 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 11 puts Sherwin Williams Basque Green (SW 6426) 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.