Sherwin Williams Retro Mint (SW 9036) Paint Color

What color is Retro Mint (SW 9036)?

Retro Mint (SW 9036) color belongs to the Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Retro Mint (SW 9036) is #9FCDB1, and the RGB color code is RGB(159, 205, 177).

In the RGB color model, Retro Mint (SW 9036) has a red value of 159, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 177. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 22.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 13.7% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 143.5° (degrees), 31.5 % saturation, and 71.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Retro Mint (SW 9036) has a hue of 143.5° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.

Retro Mint (SW 9036) is cool or warm?

The color Retro Mint (SW 9036) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Retro Mint (SW 9036)?

Retro Mint (SW 9036) has an LRV of nearly 54. 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.

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 54 puts Sherwin Williams Retro Mint (SW 9036) 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.