Sherwin Williams Quench Blue (SW 6785) Paint Color

What color is Quench Blue (SW 6785)?

Quench Blue (SW 6785) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Quench Blue (SW 6785) is #B4E0E7, and the RGB color code is RGB(180, 224, 231).

In the RGB color model, Quench Blue (SW 6785) has a red value of 180, a green value of 224, and a blue value of 231. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.1% cyan, 3.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.2° (degrees), 51.5 % saturation, and 80.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Quench Blue (SW 6785) has a hue of 188.2° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation and 90.6 % brightness/value.

Quench Blue (SW 6785) is cool or warm?

The color Quench Blue (SW 6785) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Quench Blue (SW 6785)?

Quench Blue (SW 6785) has an LRV of nearly 69. By LRV value, it is a 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 69 puts Sherwin Williams Quench Blue (SW 6785) paint color in the lighter 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.