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Sherwin Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) Paint Color


Color Name: Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)
Hex Color Code: #F0EADC
RGB Color Code: RGB(240, 234, 220)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.5%, 8.3%, 5.9%
Color Family (Hue): Beige White





About Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) color - its meaning and example


What color is Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)?

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) color belongs to the Beige White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) is #F0EADC, and the RGB color code is RGB(240, 234, 220).

In the RGB color model, Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) has a red value of 240, a green value of 234, and a blue value of 220. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 8.3% yellow, and 5.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation, and 90.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) has a hue of 42° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation and 94.1 % brightness/value.


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) is cool or warm?

The color Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)?

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) has an LRV of nearly 83. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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.



Dark Color

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)

Light Color


Compare LRV 83 of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) with dark and light Color




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 83 puts Sherwin Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(240, 234, 220)
Red
240 (94.1%)
Green
234 (91.8%)
Blue
220 (86.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.50%
Yellow
8.33%
Key
5.88%

HSL

HSL(42deg, 40.0 %, 90.2 %)

Hue
42°
Saturation
40.00 %.
Lightness
90.20 %.

RYB

RYB(8, 33, 13)
Red
8 (3.2%)
Yellow
33 (12.9%)
Blue
13 (5.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42°
Saturation
8.33 %.
Brightness / Value
94.12 %.

HWB

H: 42°

W: 86.27 %

B: 5.88 %

XYZ

X : 78.28

Y : 82.54

Z : 79.52

YXY

Y1 : 82.54

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 5.88%

M : 8.24%

Y : 13.73%


LRV

~ 82.5 %

Munsell Color System

10Y 9.2/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 92.81

A : -0.35

B : 7.5

CIE-Lch

L : 92.81

C : 7.51

H : 92.65

CIE-Luv

L : 92.81

U : 4.26

V : 11.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 90.85

A : -5.19

B : 11.7






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#F0EAD6
Eggshell
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#F2F0E6
Alabaster
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#FDF5E6
Old lace
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#FFF8E7
Cosmic Latte
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to RAL Classic


#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#F1F0EA
RAL 9016 - Traffic White
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#ECECE7
RAL 9003 - Signal White
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)


RAL Design


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Pantone PMS


#F2E9DB
PANTONE 9224 C
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#EBE3D7
PANTONE 9226 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#F0E6D8
PANTONE 9225 C
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#E8E6DF
PANTONE 9043 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#E3E3DF
BS 22-B-15 - Swansdown
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#E4E8E1
BS 18-C-31 - Ice Blue
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)





Paint similar to Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Sherwin Williams


#F0EADC
Dover White (SW 6385)
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#F6F0E2
Roman Column (SW 7562)
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#EEE8D7
Restful White (SW 7563)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#F3EEE3
Westhighland White (SW 7566)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to PPG Paints


#F3ECDC
Spun Cotton (PPG1203-1)
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#F0E8D9
Angel Food (PPG1088-1)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#F1EDE0
Candlelit Beige (PPG1207-1)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#F5F0E2
White Chip (PPG15-06)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)


Valspar


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Valspar


#F3EEE2
Wings of an Angel (V153)
ΔE - 1.19 (98.8% similar)
#F1E8D7
Grow (8003-25A)
ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
#F6EDDC
Dairy Belle (V164)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#F5F1E3
Crème de la Crème (T660)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)





Behr


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Behr


#EFE8D7
Farm House (S320-1)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#F0E8D7
Polished Marble (GR-W13)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#F5EDE0
White Flour (OR-W10)
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#F7F1E3
White Veil (OR-W14)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Benjamin Moore


#F6F0E1
White Blush (904)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#F7EFE1
Woodland Snow (2161-70)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#F8F1E1
Butter Pecan (2165-70)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#EEE7D5
Navajo White (947)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Dunn-Edwards


#F4ECDB
White Blossom (DET 677)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#F7F1E2
Swan White (DEW 346)
ΔE - 1.51 (98.5% similar)
#F4F0E3
Trite White (DE 6204)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#ECE6D5
Antique White (DEW 351)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) - #F0EADC color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) - #F0EADC Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#F0EADC
Dover White (SW 6385)
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#EDE1CE
Casa Blanca (SW 7571)
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#E2DACA
Neutral Ground (SW 7568)
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#EADFC9
Muslin (SW 6133)
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#EBD1DB
Teaberry (SW 6561)
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#F1D3DA
Priscilla (SW 6575)
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#F1D2D7
Impatiens Petal (SW 6582)
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#F2D5D7
Alyssum (SW 6589)
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#F1C6C4
Bella Pink (SW 6596)
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#F2CCC5
Oleander (SW 6603)
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#E3C0CF
Irresistible (SW 6562)
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