Sherwin Williams Decorous Amber (SW 0007) Paint Color

What color is Decorous Amber (SW 0007)?

Decorous Amber (SW 0007) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Decorous Amber (SW 0007) is #AC7559, and the RGB color code is RGB(172, 117, 89).

In the RGB color model, Decorous Amber (SW 0007) has a red value of 172, a green value of 117, and a blue value of 89. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.0% magenta, 48.3% yellow, and 32.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20.2° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 51.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Decorous Amber (SW 0007) has a hue of 20.2° (degrees), 48.3 % saturation and 67.5 % brightness/value.

Decorous Amber (SW 0007) is cool or warm?

The color Decorous Amber (SW 0007) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Decorous Amber (SW 0007)?

Decorous Amber (SW 0007) has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 22 puts Sherwin Williams Decorous Amber (SW 0007) 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.