Sherwin Williams Brave Purple (SW 6823) Paint Color

What color is Brave Purple (SW 6823)?

Brave Purple (SW 6823) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Brave Purple (SW 6823) is #968DB8, and the RGB color code is RGB(150, 141, 184).

In the RGB color model, Brave Purple (SW 6823) has a red value of 150, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 184. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.5% cyan, 23.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 252.6° (degrees), 23.2 % saturation, and 63.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Brave Purple (SW 6823) has a hue of 252.6° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.

Brave Purple (SW 6823) is cool or warm?

The color Brave Purple (SW 6823) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Brave Purple (SW 6823)?

Brave Purple (SW 6823) has an LRV of nearly 29. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 29 puts Sherwin Williams Brave Purple (SW 6823) 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.