Sherwin Williams Felted Wool (SW 9171) Paint Color

What color is Felted Wool (SW 9171)?

Felted Wool (SW 9171) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Felted Wool (SW 9171) is #979083, and the RGB color code is RGB(151, 144, 131).

In the RGB color model, Felted Wool (SW 9171) has a red value of 151, a green value of 144, and a blue value of 131. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.6% magenta, 13.2% yellow, and 40.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39° (degrees), 8.8 % saturation, and 55.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Felted Wool (SW 9171) has a hue of 39° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation and 59.2 % brightness/value.

Felted Wool (SW 9171) is cool or warm?

The color Felted Wool (SW 9171) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Felted Wool (SW 9171)?

Felted Wool (SW 9171) 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.

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 Felted Wool (SW 9171) 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.