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Sherwin Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) Paint Color


Color Name: Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686)
Hex Color Code: #F5E5BC
RGB Color Code: RGB(245, 229, 188)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.5%, 23.3%, 3.9%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) color - its meaning and example


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.



Dark Color

Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686)

Light Color


Compare LRV 79 of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) with dark and light Color




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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(245, 229, 188)
Red
245 (96.1%)
Green
229 (89.8%)
Blue
188 (73.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.53%
Yellow
23.27%
Key
3.92%

HSL

HSL(43.16deg, 74.0 %, 84.9 %)

Hue
43.16°
Saturation
74.03 %.
Lightness
84.90 %.

RYB

RYB(13, 61, 12)
Red
13 (4.9%)
Yellow
61 (23.8%)
Blue
12 (4.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.16°
Saturation
23.27 %.
Brightness / Value
96.08 %.

HWB

H: 43.16°

W: 73.73 %

B: 3.92 %

XYZ

X : 74.75

Y : 79.08

Z : 58.9

YXY

Y1 : 79.08

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 3.92%

M : 10.20%

Y : 26.27%


LRV

~ 79.1 %

Munsell Color System

6.4Y 9.0/3.3

CIE-Lab

L : 91.27

A : -0.85

B : 21.99

CIE-Lch

L : 91.27

C : 22.01

H : 92.21

CIE-Luv

L : 91.27

U : 12.03

V : 31.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 88.93

A : -5.58

B : 22.98






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#EFDFBB
Dutch White
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#F5DEB3
Wheat
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#FBE7B2
Banana Mania
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#FFE5B4
Peach
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to Pantone PMS


#F4E5C0
PANTONE 9160 C
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#EFDBB2
PANTONE 7506 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#E7DBB9
PANTONE 9161 C
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#F1E6B2
PANTONE 7499 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to Pantone TCX




RAL Classic


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to RAL Classic


#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)
#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to Sherwin Williams


#F5E5BC
Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#F4E3BC
Full Moon (SW 6679)
ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
#F5E0B1
Friendly Yellow (SW 6680)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#F4E1AE
Lantern Light (SW 6687)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


Valspar


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to Valspar


#F6E5BE
Pale Maize (3005-8C)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#F3E3B7
Heart of Palm (6008-5B)
ΔE - 0.95 (99.0% similar)
#EFDEB8
Subtle Glow (V055-1)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#F1DFAF
Banana Split (V053-1)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to PPG Paints


#F6E5B9
Gentle Glow (PPG1210-2)
ΔE - 0.79 (99.2% similar)
#F9E7BF
Creamy Custard (PPG1204-3)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#F5E4BF
Winter Wheat (PPG12-05)
ΔE - 1.34 (98.7% similar)
#F3DFB6
Belgian Waffle (PPG1208-3)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to Benjamin Moore


#F4E2B5
Mushroom Cap (177)
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#F4E3BE
San Mateo Beaches (924)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#EEDFB7
Summer Harvest (206)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#F3E4B6
Santo Domingo Cream (274)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)


Behr


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to Behr


#F2DFB5
Calla (PPU6-12)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#F7E4BF
Candlewick (HDC-CT-03)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#F1DFBA
Brushstroke (M320-3)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#FFECC3
Yogurt (P260-2)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) to Dunn-Edwards


#FCE9B9
Solar Wind (DEC 733)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#F6E6C5
Melted Wax (DE 6163)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#FFE8BD
Creamy Apricot (DE 5282)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#EBDAB5
Crème Fraîche (DET 654)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) - #F5E5BC color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) - #F5E5BC Color Images and Patterns


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