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Sherwin Williams Dustblu (SW 9161) Paint Color


Color Name: Dustblu (SW 9161)
Hex Color Code: #959BA0
RGB Color Code: RGB(149, 155, 160)
CMYK Values*: 6.9%, 3.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Dustblu (SW 9161) color - its meaning and example


What color is Dustblu (SW 9161)?

Dustblu (SW 9161) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dustblu (SW 9161) is #959BA0, and the RGB color code is RGB(149, 155, 160).

In the RGB color model, Dustblu (SW 9161) has a red value of 149, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 160. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.9% cyan, 3.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 37.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 207.3° (degrees), 5.5 % saturation, and 60.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dustblu (SW 9161) has a hue of 207.3° (degrees), 6.9 % saturation and 62.7 % brightness/value.


Dustblu (SW 9161) is cool or warm?

The color Dustblu (SW 9161) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Dustblu (SW 9161)?

Dustblu (SW 9161) 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

Dustblu (SW 9161)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Dustblu (SW 9161) 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 Dustblu (SW 9161) 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


Dustblu (SW 9161) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(149, 155, 160)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
160 (62.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.87%
Magenta
3.13%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
37.25%

HSL

HSL(207.27deg, 5.5 %, 60.6 %)

Hue
207.27°
Saturation
5.47 %.
Lightness
60.59 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 75, 79)
Red
49 (19.1%)
Yellow
75 (29.6%)
Blue
79 (30.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
207.27°
Saturation
6.87 %.
Brightness / Value
62.75 %.

HWB

H: 207.27°

W: 58.43 %

B: 37.25 %

XYZ

X : 30.46

Y : 32.37

Z : 37.9

YXY

Y1 : 32.37

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 41.57%

M : 39.22%

Y : 37.25%


LRV

~ 32.4 %

Munsell Color System

4.3B 6.2/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 63.65

A : -1.14

B : -3.36

CIE-Lch

L : 63.65

C : 3.55

H : 251.25

CIE-Luv

L : 63.65

U : -3.6

V : -4.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.89

A : -4

B : 0.33






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Dustblu (SW 9161) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Dustblu (SW 9161) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#989898
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ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.33 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to RAL Classic


#989EA1
RAL 7040 - Window Gray
ΔE - 1.42 (98.6% similar)
#8C969D
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ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#9B9B9B
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ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to British Standard 4800


#92969B
BS 02-A-07 - Grey
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
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BS 18-B-21 - Blue
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#8E8E8E
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ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)


Pantone PMS


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to Pantone PMS


#97999B
PANTONE Cool Gray 7 C
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#9D9D9F
PANTONE 4276 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#8C9AA3
PANTONE 10262 C
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#9EA2A2
PANTONE 422 C
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


RAL Design


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to RAL Design


#9E9F9E
RAL 000 65 00 - Mortar Grey
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#8A9098
RAL 260 60 05 - Seal Grey
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#8D9098
RAL 280 60 05 - Tulle Grey
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#8F8F8E
RAL 000 60 00 - Ash Grey
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)





Paint similar to Dustblu (SW 9161) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Dustblu (SW 9161) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to Sherwin Williams


#959BA0
Dustblu (SW 9161)
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#979FA5
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ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to Valspar


#959A9D
Drizzling Mist (4006-1C)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to Benjamin Moore


#979C9F
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ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
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Tucker Gray (CW-705)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to Dunn-Edwards


#91989D
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ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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Soft Pumice (DE 6326)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#989EA7
Shining Knight (DE 6347)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to PPG Paints


#999FA3
Gray Suit (PPG0993-4)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
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Steeple Gray (PPG1012-5)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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Quicksilver (PPG1041-5)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#939DA9
Coast Of Maine (PPG10-20)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)


Behr


Dustblu (SW 9161) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Dustblu (SW 9161) to Behr


#9A9DA2
Smokey Lilac (PPU26-20)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#999D9E
Pencil Sketch (N500-4)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#8D99A1
Teton Blue (N490-4)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
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Flint Gray (PPU26-05)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)








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

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

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.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Dustblu (SW 9161) - #959BA0 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



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