Sherwin Williams Blue Plate (SW 6796) Paint Color

What color is Blue Plate (SW 6796)?

Blue Plate (SW 6796) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Plate (SW 6796) is #017CA7, and the RGB color code is RGB(1, 124, 167).

In the RGB color model, Blue Plate (SW 6796) has a red value of 1, a green value of 124, and a blue value of 167. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 99.4% cyan, 25.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 195.5° (degrees), 98.8 % saturation, and 32.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Plate (SW 6796) has a hue of 195.5° (degrees), 99.4 % saturation and 65.5 % brightness/value.

Blue Plate (SW 6796) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Plate (SW 6796) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Blue Plate (SW 6796)?

Blue Plate (SW 6796) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 17 puts Sherwin Williams Blue Plate (SW 6796) 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.