Sherwin Williams Deep Maroon (SW 0072) Paint Color

What color is Deep Maroon (SW 0072)?

Deep Maroon (SW 0072) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Deep Maroon (SW 0072) is #623F45, and the RGB color code is RGB(98, 63, 69).

In the RGB color model, Deep Maroon (SW 0072) has a red value of 98, a green value of 63, and a blue value of 69. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 35.7% magenta, 29.6% yellow, and 61.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 349.7° (degrees), 21.7 % saturation, and 31.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Deep Maroon (SW 0072) has a hue of 349.7° (degrees), 35.7 % saturation and 38.4 % brightness/value.

Deep Maroon (SW 0072) is cool or warm?

The color Deep Maroon (SW 0072) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Deep Maroon (SW 0072)?

Deep Maroon (SW 0072) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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 7 puts Sherwin Williams Deep Maroon (SW 0072) 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.