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Sherwin Williams Raindrop (SW 6485) Paint Color


Color Name: Raindrop (SW 6485)
Hex Color Code: #9EC6C6
RGB Color Code: RGB(158, 198, 198)
CMYK Values*: 20.2%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 22.4%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Raindrop (SW 6485) color - its meaning and example


What color is Raindrop (SW 6485)?

Raindrop (SW 6485) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Raindrop (SW 6485) is #9EC6C6, and the RGB color code is RGB(158, 198, 198).

In the RGB color model, Raindrop (SW 6485) has a red value of 158, a green value of 198, and a blue value of 198. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 22.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 180° (degrees), 26.0 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Raindrop (SW 6485) has a hue of 180° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation and 77.6 % brightness/value.


Raindrop (SW 6485) is cool or warm?

The color Raindrop (SW 6485) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Raindrop (SW 6485)?

Raindrop (SW 6485) has an LRV of nearly 52. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



Dark Color

Raindrop (SW 6485)

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of Raindrop (SW 6485) with dark and light Color




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 52 puts Sherwin Williams Raindrop (SW 6485) paint color in the medium 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Raindrop (SW 6485) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(158, 198, 198)
Red
158 (62.0%)
Green
198 (77.6%)
Blue
198 (77.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.20%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
22.35%

HSL

HSL(180deg, 26.0 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
180°
Saturation
25.97 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 52, 55)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
52 (20.5%)
Blue
55 (21.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
180°
Saturation
20.20 %.
Brightness / Value
77.65 %.

HWB

H: 180°

W: 61.96 %

B: 22.35 %

XYZ

X : 44.49

Y : 51.73

Z : 61.07

YXY

Y1 : 51.73

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 38.04%

M : 22.35%

Y : 22.35%


LRV

~ 51.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.7BG 7.6/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 77.12

A : -13.17

B : -4.38

CIE-Lch

L : 77.12

C : 13.88

H : 198.39

CIE-Luv

L : 77.12

U : -20.6

V : -4.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.93

A : -15.47

B : 0.01






Similar Colors and Paints



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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


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Raindrop (SW 6485) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Raindrop (SW 6485) to British Standard 4800


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ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


RAL Classic


Raindrop (SW 6485) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Raindrop (SW 6485) to RAL Classic


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ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)





Paint similar to Raindrop (SW 6485) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


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Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


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ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


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ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)





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ΔE - 4.15 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


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Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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