Sherwin Williams Byte Blue (SW 6498) Paint Color

What color is Byte Blue (SW 6498)?

Byte Blue (SW 6498) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Byte Blue (SW 6498) is #C5DCE0, and the RGB color code is RGB(197, 220, 224).

In the RGB color model, Byte Blue (SW 6498) has a red value of 197, a green value of 220, and a blue value of 224. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.1% cyan, 1.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 12.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.9° (degrees), 30.3 % saturation, and 82.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Byte Blue (SW 6498) has a hue of 188.9° (degrees), 12.1 % saturation and 87.8 % brightness/value.

Byte Blue (SW 6498) is cool or warm?

The color Byte Blue (SW 6498) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Byte Blue (SW 6498)?

Byte Blue (SW 6498) has an LRV of nearly 68. By LRV value, it is a light 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 68 puts Sherwin Williams Byte Blue (SW 6498) paint color in the lighter 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.