Sherwin Williams Moody Blue (SW 6221) Paint Color

What color is Moody Blue (SW 6221)?

Moody Blue (SW 6221) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Moody Blue (SW 6221) is #7A9192, and the RGB color code is RGB(122, 145, 146).

In the RGB color model, Moody Blue (SW 6221) has a red value of 122, a green value of 145, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.4% cyan, 0.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 42.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 182.5° (degrees), 9.9 % saturation, and 52.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Moody Blue (SW 6221) has a hue of 182.5° (degrees), 16.4 % saturation and 57.3 % brightness/value.

Moody Blue (SW 6221) is cool or warm?

The color Moody Blue (SW 6221) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Moody Blue (SW 6221)?

Moody Blue (SW 6221) has an LRV of nearly 26. 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 26 puts Sherwin Williams Moody Blue (SW 6221) 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.