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Sherwin Williams Believable Buff (SW 6120) Paint Color


Color Name: Believable Buff (SW 6120)
Hex Color Code: #DBC7A8
RGB Color Code: RGB(219, 199, 168)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 9.1%, 23.3%, 14.1%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Believable Buff (SW 6120) color - its meaning and example


What color is Believable Buff (SW 6120)?

Believable Buff (SW 6120) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Believable Buff (SW 6120) is #DBC7A8, and the RGB color code is RGB(219, 199, 168).

In the RGB color model, Believable Buff (SW 6120) has a red value of 219, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 168. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 23.3% yellow, and 14.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 41.5 % saturation, and 75.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Believable Buff (SW 6120) has a hue of 36.5° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation and 85.9 % brightness/value.


Believable Buff (SW 6120) is cool or warm?

The color Believable Buff (SW 6120) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Believable Buff (SW 6120)?

Believable Buff (SW 6120) has an LRV of nearly 59. 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.



Dark Color

Believable Buff (SW 6120)

Light Color


Compare LRV 59 of Believable Buff (SW 6120) 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 59 puts Sherwin Williams Believable Buff (SW 6120) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Believable Buff (SW 6120) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(219, 199, 168)
Red
219 (85.9%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
168 (65.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
9.13%
Yellow
23.29%
Key
14.12%

HSL

HSL(36.47deg, 41.5 %, 75.9 %)

Hue
36.47°
Saturation
41.46 %.
Lightness
75.88 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 72, 31)
Red
29 (11.3%)
Yellow
72 (28.1%)
Blue
31 (12.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
36.47°
Saturation
23.29 %.
Brightness / Value
85.88 %.

HWB

H: 36.47°

W: 65.88 %

B: 14.12 %

XYZ

X : 56.7

Y : 58.73

Z : 45.39

YXY

Y1 : 58.73

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 14.12%

M : 21.96%

Y : 34.12%


LRV

~ 58.7 %

Munsell Color System

6.1Y 8.0/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 81.15

A : 2.19

B : 18.08

CIE-Lch

L : 81.15

C : 18.21

H : 83.1

CIE-Luv

L : 81.15

U : 14.11

V : 25.21

Hunter-Lab

L : 76.64

A : -2.04

B : 18.53






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Believable Buff (SW 6120) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Believable Buff (SW 6120) (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.



#DBC1AA
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ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
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ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#EFDFBB
Dutch White
ΔE - 6.02 (94.0% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)


Pantone TCX


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to Pantone PMS


#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#E0C6AD
PANTONE 4685 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#E0C09F
PANTONE 726 C
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)





Paint similar to Believable Buff (SW 6120) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Believable Buff (SW 6120) (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


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to Dunn-Edwards


#D6C0A4
Almond Latte (DE 6143)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#E3CFAB
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ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
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Travertine (DEC 738)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to Sherwin Williams


#DDC6AB
Colony Buff (SW 7723)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#D8C4AE
Fresco Cream (SW 7719)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#DDCDA6
Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to PPG Paints


#E1CCA6
Hearth (PPG1093-3)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#DFCCA6
Neutral Beige (PPG12-31)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.3% similar)
#E1C6A8
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ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#D4BC94
Crepe (PPG1094-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)





Behr


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#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#DBC39B
Natural Twine (S310-3)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#D2BB98
Curious Collection (N290-4)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#DCC4AC
Sienna Dust (PPU3-08)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to Valspar


#E4D1AC
So Close (M138)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#DFC5A9
Holmes Cream (3004-10B)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#DFC69C
Baked Scone (3007-8B)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Believable Buff (SW 6120) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Believable Buff (SW 6120) to Benjamin Moore


#D9C9A1
Straw Hat (270)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#DABD98
Sepia Tan (1116)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#DECEA6
Dunmore Cream (HC-29)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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King Arthur's Court (1081)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Believable Buff (SW 6120) - #DBC7A8 color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Believable Buff (SW 6120) - #DBC7A8 Color Images and Patterns


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#DBC7A8
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