Sherwin Williams Classical Gold (SW 2831) Paint Color

What color is Classical Gold (SW 2831)?

Classical Gold (SW 2831) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classical Gold (SW 2831) is #EBB875, and the RGB color code is RGB(235, 184, 117).

In the RGB color model, Classical Gold (SW 2831) has a red value of 235, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 117. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 50.2% yellow, and 7.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 74.7 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classical Gold (SW 2831) has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 50.2 % saturation and 92.2 % brightness/value.

Classical Gold (SW 2831) is cool or warm?

The color Classical Gold (SW 2831) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Classical Gold (SW 2831)?

Classical Gold (SW 2831) has an LRV of nearly 53. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 53 puts Sherwin Williams Classical Gold (SW 2831) paint color in the medium 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.