Sherwin Williams Patchwork Plum (SW 0022) Paint Color

What color is Patchwork Plum (SW 0022)?

Patchwork Plum (SW 0022) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Patchwork Plum (SW 0022) is #7E696A, and the RGB color code is RGB(126, 105, 106).

In the RGB color model, Patchwork Plum (SW 0022) has a red value of 126, a green value of 105, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 15.9% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 357.1° (degrees), 9.1 % saturation, and 45.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Patchwork Plum (SW 0022) has a hue of 357.1° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.

Patchwork Plum (SW 0022) is cool or warm?

The color Patchwork Plum (SW 0022) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Patchwork Plum (SW 0022)?

Patchwork Plum (SW 0022) has an LRV of nearly 16. 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 16 puts Sherwin Williams Patchwork Plum (SW 0022) 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.