Sherwin Williams Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) Paint Color

What color is Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)?

Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) is #A57955, and the RGB color code is RGB(165, 121, 85).

In the RGB color model, Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) has a red value of 165, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.7% magenta, 48.5% yellow, and 35.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27° (degrees), 32.0 % saturation, and 49.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) has a hue of 27° (degrees), 48.5 % saturation and 64.7 % brightness/value.

Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) is cool or warm?

The color Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)?

Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) 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 Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) 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.