Sherwin Williams Cool Avocado (SW 9029) Paint Color

What color is Cool Avocado (SW 9029)?

Cool Avocado (SW 9029) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cool Avocado (SW 9029) is #C4B47D, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 180, 125).

In the RGB color model, Cool Avocado (SW 9029) has a red value of 196, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 36.2% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 37.6 % saturation, and 62.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cool Avocado (SW 9029) has a hue of 46.5° (degrees), 36.2 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.

Cool Avocado (SW 9029) is cool or warm?

The color Cool Avocado (SW 9029) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cool Avocado (SW 9029)?

Cool Avocado (SW 9029) has an LRV of nearly 46. 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 46 puts Sherwin Williams Cool Avocado (SW 9029) 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.