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Sherwin Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604) Paint Color


Color Name: Smoky Blue (SW 7604)
Hex Color Code: #596E79
RGB Color Code: RGB(89, 110, 121)
CMYK Values*: 26.4%, 9.1%, 0.0%, 52.5%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Smoky Blue (SW 7604) color - its meaning and example


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.



Dark Color

Smoky Blue (SW 7604)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) with dark and light Color




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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(89, 110, 121)
Red
89 (34.9%)
Green
110 (43.1%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
26.45%
Magenta
9.09%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
52.55%

HSL

HSL(200.62deg, 15.2 %, 41.2 %)

Hue
200.62°
Saturation
15.24 %.
Lightness
41.18 %.

RYB

RYB(84, 109, 131)
Red
84 (32.8%)
Yellow
109 (42.8%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200.62°
Saturation
26.45 %.
Brightness / Value
47.45 %.

HWB

H: 200.62°

W: 34.90 %

B: 52.55 %

XYZ

X : 13.15

Y : 14.66

Z : 20.23

YXY

Y1 : 14.66

X : 0.27

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 65.10%

M : 56.86%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 14.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.1B 4.4/2.1

CIE-Lab

L : 45.16

A : -5.04

B : -8.67

CIE-Lch

L : 45.16

C : 10.02

H : 239.84

CIE-Luv

L : 45.16

U : -11.02

V : -11.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.28

A : -5.7

B : -4.52






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Smoky Blue (SW 7604) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Smoky Blue (SW 7604) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#536872
Cadet
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 8.38 (91.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to Pantone PMS


#5B6770
PANTONE 431 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#537386
PANTONE 10265 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#506D85
PANTONE 2167 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)
#616E80
PANTONE 4136 C
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to RAL Classic


#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to British Standard 4800


#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#486D7C
BS 18-C-37 - Blue
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 6.34 (93.7% similar)
#697C8D
BS 20-D-44 - Blue
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)


RAL Design


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to RAL Design







Paint similar to Smoky Blue (SW 7604) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Smoky Blue (SW 7604) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to Sherwin Williams


#596E79
Smoky Blue (SW 7604)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#536872
Waterloo (SW 9141)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#606E74
Slate Tile (SW 7624)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#546670
Needlepoint Navy (SW 0032)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Valspar


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to Valspar


#596C77
Passageway (V137-6)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#586C74
Flannel Gray (8004-38F)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.4% similar)
#60717C
Magnet Dapple (4007-4A)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to Dunn-Edwards


#546B78
Morro Bay (DET 571)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#586E75
Moody Blues (DET 590)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#536A79
Turbulent Sea (DE 5803)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#4D6A77
Before the Storm (DE 5796)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)





PPG Paints


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to PPG Paints


#5C707E
Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#5B6E74
Superstition (PPG1035-6)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#526771
Silent Night (PPG1153-6)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#5E686D
Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)


Behr


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to Behr


#5F6E77
Nypd (N480-6)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#536770
Rush Hour (MQ5-25)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#4E6975
Shipwreck (S470-6)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#566777
Durango Blue (S510-6)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Smoky Blue (SW 7604) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Smoky Blue (SW 7604) to Benjamin Moore


#607077
Blue Spruce (1637)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#5E7480
Thousand Oceans (1645)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#537284
Mozart Blue (1665)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#4E646F
Spellbound (1659)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Smoky Blue (SW 7604) - #596E79 Color Images and Patterns


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