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Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue (SW 6242) Paint Color


Color Name: Bracing Blue (SW 6242)
Hex Color Code: #768B9A
RGB Color Code: RGB(118, 139, 154)
CMYK Values*: 23.4%, 9.7%, 0.0%, 39.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue Blue Gray





About Bracing Blue (SW 6242) color - its meaning and example


What color is Bracing Blue (SW 6242)?

Bracing Blue (SW 6242) color belongs to the Blue Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bracing Blue (SW 6242) is #768B9A, and the RGB color code is RGB(118, 139, 154).

In the RGB color model, Bracing Blue (SW 6242) has a red value of 118, a green value of 139, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.4% cyan, 9.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205° (degrees), 15.1 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bracing Blue (SW 6242) has a hue of 205° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) is cool or warm?

The color Bracing Blue (SW 6242) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Bracing Blue (SW 6242)?

Bracing Blue (SW 6242) has an LRV of nearly 25. 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.



Dark Color

Bracing Blue (SW 6242)

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) 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 25 puts Sherwin Williams Bracing Blue (SW 6242) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(118, 139, 154)
Red
118 (46.3%)
Green
139 (54.5%)
Blue
154 (60.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
23.38%
Magenta
9.74%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
39.61%

HSL

HSL(205deg, 15.1 %, 53.3 %)

Hue
205°
Saturation
15.13 %.
Lightness
53.33 %.

RYB

RYB(56, 82, 101)
Red
56 (21.9%)
Yellow
82 (32.2%)
Blue
101 (39.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
205°
Saturation
23.38 %.
Brightness / Value
60.39 %.

HWB

H: 205°

W: 46.27 %

B: 39.61 %

XYZ

X : 22.54

Y : 24.65

Z : 34.14

YXY

Y1 : 24.65

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 53.73%

M : 45.49%

Y : 39.61%


LRV

~ 24.6 %

Munsell Color System

4B 5.5/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 56.73

A : -4.03

B : -10.47

CIE-Lch

L : 56.73

C : 11.22

H : 248.94

CIE-Luv

L : 56.73

U : -11.52

V : -14.67

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.65

A : -5.86

B : -6.02






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Bracing Blue (SW 6242) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Bracing Blue (SW 6242) (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.



#778899
Light Slate Gray
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
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ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to Pantone PMS


#798F9B
PANTONE 8200 C
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#768692
PANTONE 7544 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#7E93A7
PANTONE 2164 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#67899C
PANTONE 8201 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to British Standard 4800


#6D88A0
BS 20-C-37 - Viking
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#7E94A9
BS 20-D-43 - Blue
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to RAL Classic


#7A888E
RAL 7000 - Squirrel Gray
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#7F868A
RAL 7046 - Telegray 2
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#8C969D
RAL 7001 - Silver Gray
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
#637D96
RAL 5014 - Pigeon Blue
ΔE - 6.59 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Bracing Blue (SW 6242) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Bracing Blue (SW 6242) (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.


Sherwin Williams


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to Sherwin Williams


#768B9A
Bracing Blue (SW 6242)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#708D9E
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ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
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Sporty Blue (SW 6522)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to Valspar


#7B8C99
Steele Blue (V137-5)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#6C889A
Royal Gray (4006-4A)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#7F8B97
Wet Seal (T681)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#70869B
Gray Lavender (4005-4A)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to Dunn-Edwards


#718B9A
China Clay (DE 5802)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#70828F
Mica Creek (DE 5823)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#65869B
Seal Pup (DE 5816)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#6C849B
Lakeville (DE 5872)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to Benjamin Moore


#798E99
Wild Blue Yonder (CSP-620)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#81909B
Mineral Alloy (1622)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
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Bachelor Blue (1629)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#81929B
Chiswell Blue (CW-660)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


Behr


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to Behr


#7B90A2
Jean Jacket Blue (S510-4)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#74858F
Adirondack Blue (N480-5)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#778590
Forever Denim (PPU14-05)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#8293A0
Coastal Vista (PPU14-06)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Bracing Blue (SW 6242) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bracing Blue (SW 6242) to PPG Paints


#7B8F99
Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#808EA1
Acceleration (PPG10-21)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#7595AB
American Anthem (PPG1156-4)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#638496
Granite Falls (PPG1152-5)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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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 Bracing Blue (SW 6242) - #768B9A Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#768B9A
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