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Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown (SW 7521) Paint Color


Color Name: Dormer Brown (SW 7521)
Hex Color Code: #AD947C
RGB Color Code: RGB(173, 148, 124)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 14.5%, 28.3%, 32.2%
Color Family (Hue): Orange Beige





About Dormer Brown (SW 7521) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dormer Brown (SW 7521)?

Dormer Brown (SW 7521) color belongs to the Orange Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dormer Brown (SW 7521) is #AD947C, and the RGB color code is RGB(173, 148, 124).

In the RGB color model, Dormer Brown (SW 7521) has a red value of 173, a green value of 148, and a blue value of 124. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 28.3% yellow, and 32.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.4° (degrees), 23.0 % saturation, and 58.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dormer Brown (SW 7521) has a hue of 29.4° (degrees), 28.3 % saturation and 67.8 % brightness/value.


Dormer Brown (SW 7521) is cool or warm?

The color Dormer Brown (SW 7521) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Dormer Brown (SW 7521)?

Dormer Brown (SW 7521) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



Dark Color

Dormer Brown (SW 7521)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Dormer Brown (SW 7521) with dark and light Color




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 32 puts Sherwin Williams Dormer Brown (SW 7521) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Dormer Brown (SW 7521) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(173, 148, 124)
Red
173 (67.8%)
Green
148 (58.0%)
Blue
124 (48.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.45%
Yellow
28.32%
Key
32.16%

HSL

HSL(29.39deg, 23.0 %, 58.2 %)

Hue
29.39°
Saturation
23.00 %.
Lightness
58.24 %.

RYB

RYB(66, 95, 68)
Red
66 (25.8%)
Yellow
95 (37.2%)
Blue
68 (26.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.39°
Saturation
28.32 %.
Brightness / Value
67.84 %.

HWB

H: 29.39°

W: 48.63 %

B: 32.16 %

XYZ

X : 31.46

Y : 31.52

Z : 23.49

YXY

Y1 : 31.52

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 32.16%

M : 41.96%

Y : 51.37%


LRV

~ 31.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 6.1/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 62.94

A : 5.6

B : 16.15

CIE-Lch

L : 62.94

C : 17.09

H : 70.88

CIE-Luv

L : 62.94

U : 17.29

V : 20.65

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.14

A : 1.78

B : 14.49






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British Standard 4800


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Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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