Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather (SW 9073) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Dusty Heather (SW 9073) |
| Hex Color Code: | #8990A3 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(137, 144, 163) |
| CMYK Values*: | 16.0%, 11.7%, 0.0%, 36.1% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Purple |
What color is Dusty Heather (SW 9073)?
Dusty Heather (SW 9073) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dusty Heather (SW 9073) is #8990A3, and the RGB color code is RGB(137, 144, 163).
In the RGB color model, Dusty Heather (SW 9073) has a red value of 137, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 163. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.0% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.8° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dusty Heather (SW 9073) has a hue of 223.8° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.
Dusty Heather (SW 9073) is cool or warm?
The color Dusty Heather (SW 9073) is a cool color.
What is the LRV of Dusty Heather (SW 9073)?
Dusty Heather (SW 9073) has an LRV of nearly 28. 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
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
Light Color
Compare LRV 28 of Dusty Heather (SW 9073) 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 28 puts Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather (SW 9073) 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
Dusty Heather (SW 9073) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(137, 144, 163)
Red
137 (53.7%)
Green
144 (56.5%)
Blue
163 (63.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
15.95%
Magenta
11.66%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
36.08%
HSL
HSL(223.85deg, 12.4 %, 58.8 %)
Hue
223.85°
Saturation
12.38 %.
Lightness
58.82 %.
RYB
RYB(52, 73, 90)
Red
52 (20.3%)
Yellow
73 (28.5%)
Blue
90 (35.2%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
223.85°
Saturation
15.95 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.
HWB
H: 223.85°
W: 53.73 %
B: 36.08 %
XYZ
X : 26.9
Y : 27.91
Z : 38.62
YXY
Y1 : 27.91
X : 0.29
Y2 : 0.3
CMY
C : 46.27%
M : 43.53%
Y : 36.08%
LRV
~ 27.9 %
Munsell Color System
1.7PB 5.8/2
CIE-Lab
L : 59.81
A : 1.53
B : -10.87
CIE-Lch
L : 59.81
C : 10.98
H : 278
CIE-Luv
L : 59.81
U : -4.8
V : -16.26
Hunter-Lab
L : 52.83
A : -1.56
B : -6.36
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Pantone TCX
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Color Combinations
View more Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather (SW 9073) - #8990A3 color palettes and coordinating colors
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575D6F
6D758C
8990A3
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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.
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899DA3
8990A3
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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.
8990A3
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Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
8990A3
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89A38F
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
8990A3
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ACB1BF
B8BCC8
C4C8D1
D0D3DA
DCDEE3
E7E9ED
F3F4F6
FFFFFF
8990A3
7B8293
6E7382
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525662
444852
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292B31
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather (SW 9073) - #8990A3 Color Images and Patterns
