Sherwin Williams Mesa Tan (SW 7695) Paint Color

What color is Mesa Tan (SW 7695)?

Mesa Tan (SW 7695) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Mesa Tan (SW 7695) is #BD9C77, and the RGB color code is RGB(189, 156, 119).

In the RGB color model, Mesa Tan (SW 7695) has a red value of 189, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 37.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 31.7° (degrees), 34.7 % saturation, and 60.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Mesa Tan (SW 7695) has a hue of 31.7° (degrees), 37.0 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.

Mesa Tan (SW 7695) is cool or warm?

The color Mesa Tan (SW 7695) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Mesa Tan (SW 7695)?

Mesa Tan (SW 7695) has an LRV of nearly 36. 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 36 puts Sherwin Williams Mesa Tan (SW 7695) 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.