Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange (SW 6885) Paint Color

What color is Knockout Orange (SW 6885)?

Knockout Orange (SW 6885) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Knockout Orange (SW 6885) is #E16F3E, and the RGB color code is RGB(225, 111, 62).

In the RGB color model, Knockout Orange (SW 6885) has a red value of 225, a green value of 111, and a blue value of 62. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 50.7% magenta, 72.4% yellow, and 11.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18° (degrees), 73.1 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Knockout Orange (SW 6885) has a hue of 18° (degrees), 72.4 % saturation and 88.2 % brightness/value.

Knockout Orange (SW 6885) is cool or warm?

The color Knockout Orange (SW 6885) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Knockout Orange (SW 6885)?

Knockout Orange (SW 6885) 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 Knockout Orange (SW 6885) 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.