Sherwin Williams Purple Passage (SW 6551) Paint Color

What color is Purple Passage (SW 6551)?

Purple Passage (SW 6551) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Purple Passage (SW 6551) is #645E77, and the RGB color code is RGB(100, 94, 119).

In the RGB color model, Purple Passage (SW 6551) has a red value of 100, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.0% cyan, 21.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 53.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 254.4° (degrees), 11.7 % saturation, and 41.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Purple Passage (SW 6551) has a hue of 254.4° (degrees), 21.0 % saturation and 46.7 % brightness/value.

Purple Passage (SW 6551) is cool or warm?

The color Purple Passage (SW 6551) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Purple Passage (SW 6551)?

Purple Passage (SW 6551) has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a 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 12 puts Sherwin Williams Purple Passage (SW 6551) 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.