Sherwin Williams Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) Paint Color

What color is Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552)?

Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) color belongs to the White and Pastel color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) is #E7DBCC, and the RGB color code is RGB(231, 219, 204).

In the RGB color model, Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) has a red value of 231, a green value of 219, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 11.7% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 36.0 % saturation, and 85.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.

Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) is cool or warm?

The color Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552)?

Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) has an LRV of nearly 72. 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.

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 72 puts Sherwin Williams Bauhaus Buff (SW 7552) 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.