Sherwin Williams Naples Yellow (SW 9021) Paint Color

What color is Naples Yellow (SW 9021)?

Naples Yellow (SW 9021) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Naples Yellow (SW 9021) is #F6D58F, and the RGB color code is RGB(246, 213, 143).

In the RGB color model, Naples Yellow (SW 9021) has a red value of 246, a green value of 213, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.4% magenta, 41.9% yellow, and 3.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 85.1 % saturation, and 76.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Naples Yellow (SW 9021) has a hue of 40.8° (degrees), 41.9 % saturation and 96.5 % brightness/value.

Naples Yellow (SW 9021) is cool or warm?

The color Naples Yellow (SW 9021) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Naples Yellow (SW 9021)?

Naples Yellow (SW 9021) has an LRV of nearly 69. By LRV value, it is a light 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 69 puts Sherwin Williams Naples Yellow (SW 9021) 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.