Sherwin Williams Best Bronze (SW 6160) Paint Color

What color is Best Bronze (SW 6160)?

Best Bronze (SW 6160) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Best Bronze (SW 6160) is #5D513E, and the RGB color code is RGB(93, 81, 62).

In the RGB color model, Best Bronze (SW 6160) has a red value of 93, a green value of 81, and a blue value of 62. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.9% magenta, 33.3% yellow, and 63.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36.8° (degrees), 20.0 % saturation, and 30.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Best Bronze (SW 6160) has a hue of 36.8° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation and 36.5 % brightness/value.

Best Bronze (SW 6160) is cool or warm?

The color Best Bronze (SW 6160) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Best Bronze (SW 6160)?

Best Bronze (SW 6160) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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 9 puts Sherwin Williams Best Bronze (SW 6160) 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.