Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac (SW 6836) Paint Color

What color is Novel Lilac (SW 6836)?

Novel Lilac (SW 6836) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Novel Lilac (SW 6836) is #C2A4C2, and the RGB color code is RGB(194, 164, 194).

In the RGB color model, Novel Lilac (SW 6836) has a red value of 194, a green value of 164, and a blue value of 194. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 23.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 19.7 % saturation, and 70.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Novel Lilac (SW 6836) has a hue of 300° (degrees), 15.5 % saturation and 76.1 % brightness/value.

Novel Lilac (SW 6836) is cool or warm?

The color Novel Lilac (SW 6836) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Novel Lilac (SW 6836)?

Novel Lilac (SW 6836) has an LRV of nearly 42. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 42 puts Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac (SW 6836) paint color in the medium 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.