Sherwin Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) Paint Color

What color is Gossamer Veil (SW 9165)?

Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) is #D3CEC4, and the RGB color code is RGB(211, 206, 196).

In the RGB color model, Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) has a red value of 211, a green value of 206, and a blue value of 196. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.4% magenta, 7.1% yellow, and 17.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40° (degrees), 14.6 % saturation, and 79.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) has a hue of 40° (degrees), 7.1 % saturation and 82.7 % brightness/value.

Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) is cool or warm?

The color Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Gossamer Veil (SW 9165)?

Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a 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.

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 62 puts Sherwin Williams Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) paint color in the lighter 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.