Sherwin Williams Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) Paint Color

What color is Emerging Taupe (SW 6045)?

Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) is #B8A196, and the RGB color code is RGB(184, 161, 150).

In the RGB color model, Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) has a red value of 184, a green value of 161, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 18.5% yellow, and 27.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 19.4° (degrees), 19.3 % saturation, and 65.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) has a hue of 19.4° (degrees), 18.5 % saturation and 72.2 % brightness/value.

Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) is cool or warm?

The color Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Emerging Taupe (SW 6045)?

Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) has an LRV of nearly 38. 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 38 puts Sherwin Williams Emerging Taupe (SW 6045) 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.