Sherwin Williams Smoky Azurite (SW 9148) Paint Color

What color is Smoky Azurite (SW 9148)?

Smoky Azurite (SW 9148) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoky Azurite (SW 9148) is #708D9E, and the RGB color code is RGB(112, 141, 158).

In the RGB color model, Smoky Azurite (SW 9148) has a red value of 112, a green value of 141, and a blue value of 158. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 29.1% cyan, 10.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 38.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 19.2 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoky Azurite (SW 9148) has a hue of 202.2° (degrees), 29.1 % saturation and 62.0 % brightness/value.

Smoky Azurite (SW 9148) is cool or warm?

The color Smoky Azurite (SW 9148) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Smoky Azurite (SW 9148)?

Smoky Azurite (SW 9148) has an LRV of nearly 25. 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 25 puts Sherwin Williams Smoky Azurite (SW 9148) 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.