Sherwin Williams Chartreuse (SW 0073) Paint Color

What color is Chartreuse (SW 0073)?

Chartreuse (SW 0073) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chartreuse (SW 0073) is #E1D286, and the RGB color code is RGB(225, 210, 134).

In the RGB color model, Chartreuse (SW 0073) has a red value of 225, a green value of 210, and a blue value of 134. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.7% magenta, 40.4% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.1° (degrees), 60.3 % saturation, and 70.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chartreuse (SW 0073) has a hue of 50.1° (degrees), 40.4 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.

Chartreuse (SW 0073) is cool or warm?

The color Chartreuse (SW 0073) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Chartreuse (SW 0073)?

Chartreuse (SW 0073) has an LRV of nearly 64. 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 64 puts Sherwin Williams Chartreuse (SW 0073) 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.