Sherwin Williams Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) Paint Color

What color is Lemon Meringue (SW 7561)?

Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) is #F5EACC, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 234, 204).

In the RGB color model, Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) has a red value of 245, a green value of 234, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 4.5% magenta, 16.7% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.9° (degrees), 67.2 % saturation, and 88.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) has a hue of 43.9° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.

Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) is cool or warm?

The color Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Lemon Meringue (SW 7561)?

Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) has an LRV of nearly 83. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 83 puts Sherwin Williams Lemon Meringue (SW 7561) 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.