Sherwin Williams Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) Paint Color

What color is Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032)?

Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) is #8C706A, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 112, 106).

In the RGB color model, Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) has a red value of 140, a green value of 112, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 20.0% magenta, 24.3% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 10.6° (degrees), 13.8 % saturation, and 48.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) has a hue of 10.6° (degrees), 24.3 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.

Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) is cool or warm?

The color Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032)?

Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) has an LRV of nearly 18. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 18 puts Sherwin Williams Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032) 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.