Sherwin Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) Paint Color

What color is Inspired Lilac (SW 6820)?

Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) is #DFD9E4, and the RGB color code is RGB(223, 217, 228).

In the RGB color model, Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) has a red value of 223, a green value of 217, and a blue value of 228. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.2% cyan, 4.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 10.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 272.7° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) has a hue of 272.7° (degrees), 4.8 % saturation and 89.4 % brightness/value.

Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) is cool or warm?

The color Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Inspired Lilac (SW 6820)?

Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) has an LRV of nearly 71. 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 71 puts Sherwin Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) 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.