Sherwin Williams Chinchilla (SW 6011) Paint Color

What color is Chinchilla (SW 6011)?

Chinchilla (SW 6011) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Chinchilla (SW 6011) is #867875, and the RGB color code is RGB(134, 120, 117).

In the RGB color model, Chinchilla (SW 6011) has a red value of 134, a green value of 120, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 10.4% magenta, 12.7% yellow, and 47.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10.6° (degrees), 6.8 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Chinchilla (SW 6011) has a hue of 10.6° (degrees), 12.7 % saturation and 52.5 % brightness/value.

Chinchilla (SW 6011) is cool or warm?

The color Chinchilla (SW 6011) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Chinchilla (SW 6011)?

Chinchilla (SW 6011) has an LRV of nearly 20. 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 20 puts Sherwin Williams Chinchilla (SW 6011) 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.