Sherwin Williams Cordovan (SW 6027) Paint Color

What color is Cordovan (SW 6027)?

Cordovan (SW 6027) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cordovan (SW 6027) is #5F3D3F, and the RGB color code is RGB(95, 61, 63).

In the RGB color model, Cordovan (SW 6027) has a red value of 95, a green value of 61, and a blue value of 63. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 35.8% magenta, 33.7% yellow, and 62.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 356.5° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation, and 30.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cordovan (SW 6027) has a hue of 356.5° (degrees), 35.8 % saturation and 37.3 % brightness/value.

Cordovan (SW 6027) is cool or warm?

The color Cordovan (SW 6027) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Cordovan (SW 6027)?

Cordovan (SW 6027) has an LRV of nearly 6. By LRV value, it is a 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 6 puts Sherwin Williams Cordovan (SW 6027) 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.