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Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) Paint Color


Color Name: Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146)
Hex Color Code: #9EB4C0
RGB Color Code: RGB(158, 180, 192)
CMYK Values*: 17.7%, 6.2%, 0.0%, 24.7%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) color - its meaning and example


What color is Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146)?

Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) is #9EB4C0, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 180, 192).

In the RGB color model, Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) has a red value of 158, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 192. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.7% cyan, 6.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 24.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 201.2° (degrees), 21.3 % saturation, and 68.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) has a hue of 201.2° (degrees), 17.7 % saturation and 75.3 % brightness/value.


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) is cool or warm?

The color Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146)?

Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) has an LRV of nearly 44. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146)

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) 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 44 puts Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) paint color in the medium 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


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 180, 192)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
192 (75.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.71%
Magenta
6.25%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
24.71%

HSL

HSL(201.18deg, 21.3 %, 68.6 %)

Hue
201.18°
Saturation
21.25 %.
Lightness
68.63 %.

RYB

RYB(29, 54, 64)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
54 (21.3%)
Blue
64 (25.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
201.18°
Saturation
17.71 %.
Brightness / Value
75.29 %.

HWB

H: 201.18°

W: 61.96 %

B: 24.71 %

XYZ

X : 39.94

Y : 43.72

Z : 56.2

YXY

Y1 : 43.72

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 29.41%

Y : 24.71%


LRV

~ 43.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.7B 7.1/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 72.04

A : -4.98

B : -8.64

CIE-Lch

L : 72.04

C : 9.98

H : 240.03

CIE-Luv

L : 72.04

U : -12.19

V : -12.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.12

A : -7.89

B : -4.11






Similar Colors and Paints



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Here are the colors similar to Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) (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.



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ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)





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


RAL Design


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) to Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 5435 C
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
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PANTONE 7542 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 2205 C
ΔE - 5.05 (94.9% similar)
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PANTONE 7543 C
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) to British Standard 4800


#A9BBC6
BS 20-C-35 - Blue
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)
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ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) (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.


Benjamin Moore


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) to Benjamin Moore


#9BB1BB
Slate Blue (1648)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) to Dunn-Edwards


#9FB6C6
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ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)





Behr


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) to Behr


#9AB6C0
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ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) to PPG Paints


#A0AEB8
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ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
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Graceful (PPG1152-3)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
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Chambray (PPG1153-4)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Valspar


Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) to Valspar


#93AAB8
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ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% 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


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