Sherwin Williams Oak Creek (SW 7718) Paint Color

What color is Oak Creek (SW 7718)?

Oak Creek (SW 7718) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oak Creek (SW 7718) is #BB8D6B, and the RGB color code is RGB(187, 141, 107).

In the RGB color model, Oak Creek (SW 7718) has a red value of 187, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.6% magenta, 42.8% yellow, and 26.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.5° (degrees), 37.0 % saturation, and 57.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oak Creek (SW 7718) has a hue of 25.5° (degrees), 42.8 % saturation and 73.3 % brightness/value.

Oak Creek (SW 7718) is cool or warm?

The color Oak Creek (SW 7718) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Oak Creek (SW 7718)?

Oak Creek (SW 7718) has an LRV of nearly 31. 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 31 puts Sherwin Williams Oak Creek (SW 7718) 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.