Sherwin Williams Reddened Earth (SW 6053) Paint Color

What color is Reddened Earth (SW 6053)?

Reddened Earth (SW 6053) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Reddened Earth (SW 6053) is #9C6E63, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 110, 99).

In the RGB color model, Reddened Earth (SW 6053) has a red value of 156, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 99. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.5% magenta, 36.5% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 11.6° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Reddened Earth (SW 6053) has a hue of 11.6° (degrees), 36.5 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.

Reddened Earth (SW 6053) is cool or warm?

The color Reddened Earth (SW 6053) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Reddened Earth (SW 6053)?

Reddened Earth (SW 6053) has an LRV of nearly 19. 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 19 puts Sherwin Williams Reddened Earth (SW 6053) 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.