Sherwin Williams Dark Brown (SW 7520) Paint Color

What color is Dark Brown (SW 7520)?

Dark Brown (SW 7520) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dark Brown (SW 7520) is #6A5143, and the RGB color code is RGB(106, 81, 67).

In the RGB color model, Dark Brown (SW 7520) has a red value of 106, a green value of 81, and a blue value of 67. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 36.8% yellow, and 58.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation, and 33.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dark Brown (SW 7520) has a hue of 21.5° (degrees), 36.8 % saturation and 41.6 % brightness/value.

Dark Brown (SW 7520) is cool or warm?

The color Dark Brown (SW 7520) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dark Brown (SW 7520)?

Dark Brown (SW 7520) has an LRV of nearly 9. 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 9 puts Sherwin Williams Dark Brown (SW 7520) 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.