Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) Paint Color

What color is Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)?

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is #4D3C3C, and the RGB color code is RGB(77, 60, 60).

In the RGB color model, Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) has a red value of 77, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.1% magenta, 22.1% yellow, and 69.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 26.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation and 30.2 % brightness/value.

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is cool or warm?

The color Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)?

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) has an LRV of nearly 5. 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 5 puts Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) 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.