Sherwin Williams Searching Blue (SW 6536) Paint Color

What color is Searching Blue (SW 6536)?

Searching Blue (SW 6536) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Searching Blue (SW 6536) is #6C7F9A, and the RGB color code is RGB(108, 127, 154).

In the RGB color model, Searching Blue (SW 6536) has a red value of 108, a green value of 127, and a blue value of 154. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.9% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 39.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 215.2° (degrees), 18.5 % saturation, and 51.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Searching Blue (SW 6536) has a hue of 215.2° (degrees), 29.9 % saturation and 60.4 % brightness/value.

Searching Blue (SW 6536) is cool or warm?

The color Searching Blue (SW 6536) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Searching Blue (SW 6536)?

Searching Blue (SW 6536) has an LRV of nearly 21. 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 21 puts Sherwin Williams Searching Blue (SW 6536) 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.