Sherwin Williams Dress Blues (SW 9176) Paint Color

What color is Dress Blues (SW 9176)?

Dress Blues (SW 9176) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dress Blues (SW 9176) is #2B4360, and the RGB color code is RGB(43, 67, 96).

In the RGB color model, Dress Blues (SW 9176) has a red value of 43, a green value of 67, and a blue value of 96. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 55.2% cyan, 30.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 62.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 212.8° (degrees), 38.1 % saturation, and 27.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dress Blues (SW 9176) has a hue of 212.8° (degrees), 55.2 % saturation and 37.6 % brightness/value.

Dress Blues (SW 9176) is cool or warm?

The color Dress Blues (SW 9176) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Dress Blues (SW 9176)?

Dress Blues (SW 9176) has an LRV of nearly 5. 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 5 puts Sherwin Williams Dress Blues (SW 9176) 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.