Sherwin Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) Paint Color

What color is Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686)?

Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) is #F5E5BC, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 229, 188).

In the RGB color model, Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) has a red value of 245, a green value of 229, and a blue value of 188. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.5% magenta, 23.3% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.2° (degrees), 74.0 % saturation, and 84.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) has a hue of 43.2° (degrees), 23.3 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.

Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) is cool or warm?

The color Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686)?

Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) has an LRV of nearly 79. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 79 puts Sherwin Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) 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.