Sherwin Williams Secure Blue (SW 6508) Paint Color

What color is Secure Blue (SW 6508)?

Secure Blue (SW 6508) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Secure Blue (SW 6508) is #5389A1, and the RGB color code is RGB(83, 137, 161).

In the RGB color model, Secure Blue (SW 6508) has a red value of 83, a green value of 137, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 48.4% cyan, 14.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 36.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 198.5° (degrees), 32.0 % saturation, and 47.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Secure Blue (SW 6508) has a hue of 198.5° (degrees), 48.4 % saturation and 63.1 % brightness/value.

Secure Blue (SW 6508) is cool or warm?

The color Secure Blue (SW 6508) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Secure Blue (SW 6508)?

Secure Blue (SW 6508) has an LRV of nearly 22. 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 22 puts Sherwin Williams Secure Blue (SW 6508) 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.