Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory (SW 0051) Paint Color

What color is Classic Ivory (SW 0051)?

Classic Ivory (SW 0051) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classic Ivory (SW 0051) is #F2E0C3, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 224, 195).

In the RGB color model, Classic Ivory (SW 0051) has a red value of 242, a green value of 224, and a blue value of 195. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.4% magenta, 19.4% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37° (degrees), 64.4 % saturation, and 85.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classic Ivory (SW 0051) has a hue of 37° (degrees), 19.4 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.

Classic Ivory (SW 0051) is cool or warm?

The color Classic Ivory (SW 0051) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Classic Ivory (SW 0051)?

Classic Ivory (SW 0051) has an LRV of nearly 76. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 76 puts Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory (SW 0051) 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.