Sherwin Williams Olde World Gold (SW 7700) Paint Color

What color is Olde World Gold (SW 7700)?

Olde World Gold (SW 7700) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Olde World Gold (SW 7700) is #8F6C3E, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 108, 62).

In the RGB color model, Olde World Gold (SW 7700) has a red value of 143, a green value of 108, and a blue value of 62. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 56.6% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 39.5 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Olde World Gold (SW 7700) has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 56.6 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.

Olde World Gold (SW 7700) is cool or warm?

The color Olde World Gold (SW 7700) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Olde World Gold (SW 7700)?

Olde World Gold (SW 7700) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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 17 puts Sherwin Williams Olde World Gold (SW 7700) 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.