Sherwin Williams Soft Fawn (SW 9097) Paint Color

What color is Soft Fawn (SW 9097)?

Soft Fawn (SW 9097) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Soft Fawn (SW 9097) is #B59778, and the RGB color code is RGB(181, 151, 120).

In the RGB color model, Soft Fawn (SW 9097) has a red value of 181, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.6% magenta, 33.7% yellow, and 29.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.5° (degrees), 29.2 % saturation, and 59.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Soft Fawn (SW 9097) has a hue of 30.5° (degrees), 33.7 % saturation and 71.0 % brightness/value.

Soft Fawn (SW 9097) is cool or warm?

The color Soft Fawn (SW 9097) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Soft Fawn (SW 9097)?

Soft Fawn (SW 9097) has an LRV of nearly 33. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 33 puts Sherwin Williams Soft Fawn (SW 9097) 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.