Sherwin Williams Blue Nile (SW 6776) Paint Color

What color is Blue Nile (SW 6776)?

Blue Nile (SW 6776) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Nile (SW 6776) is #01717E, and the RGB color code is RGB(1, 113, 126).

In the RGB color model, Blue Nile (SW 6776) has a red value of 1, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 99.2% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 186.2° (degrees), 98.4 % saturation, and 24.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Nile (SW 6776) has a hue of 186.2° (degrees), 99.2 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.

Blue Nile (SW 6776) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Nile (SW 6776) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Nile (SW 6776)?

Blue Nile (SW 6776) has an LRV of nearly 13. 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 13 puts Sherwin Williams Blue Nile (SW 6776) 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.