Sherwin Williams Dried Lavender (SW 9072) Paint Color

What color is Dried Lavender (SW 9072)?

Dried Lavender (SW 9072) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dried Lavender (SW 9072) is #8595AA, and the RGB color code is RGB(133, 149, 170).

In the RGB color model, Dried Lavender (SW 9072) has a red value of 133, a green value of 149, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 21.8% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 33.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 214.1° (degrees), 17.9 % saturation, and 59.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dried Lavender (SW 9072) has a hue of 214.1° (degrees), 21.8 % saturation and 66.7 % brightness/value.

Dried Lavender (SW 9072) is cool or warm?

The color Dried Lavender (SW 9072) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Dried Lavender (SW 9072)?

Dried Lavender (SW 9072) has an LRV of nearly 29. 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.

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 29 puts Sherwin Williams Dried Lavender (SW 9072) 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.