Sherwin Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604) Paint Color

What color is Smoky Blue (SW 7604)?

Smoky Blue (SW 7604) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smoky Blue (SW 7604) is #596E79, and the RGB color code is RGB(89, 110, 121).

In the RGB color model, Smoky Blue (SW 7604) has a red value of 89, a green value of 110, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 26.4% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 52.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200.6° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation, and 41.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smoky Blue (SW 7604) has a hue of 200.6° (degrees), 26.4 % saturation and 47.5 % brightness/value.

Smoky Blue (SW 7604) is cool or warm?

The color Smoky Blue (SW 7604) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Smoky Blue (SW 7604)?

Smoky Blue (SW 7604) has an LRV of nearly 15. By LRV value, it is a 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 15 puts Sherwin Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604) 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.