Sherwin Williams Expressive Plum (SW 6271) Paint Color

What color is Expressive Plum (SW 6271)?

Expressive Plum (SW 6271) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Expressive Plum (SW 6271) is #695C62, and the RGB color code is RGB(105, 92, 98).

In the RGB color model, Expressive Plum (SW 6271) has a red value of 105, a green value of 92, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 6.7% yellow, and 58.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 332.3° (degrees), 6.6 % saturation, and 38.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Expressive Plum (SW 6271) has a hue of 332.3° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation and 41.2 % brightness/value.

Expressive Plum (SW 6271) is cool or warm?

The color Expressive Plum (SW 6271) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Expressive Plum (SW 6271)?

Expressive Plum (SW 6271) has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a 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 12 puts Sherwin Williams Expressive Plum (SW 6271) 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.