Sherwin Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141) Paint Color

What color is Softer Tan (SW 6141)?

Softer Tan (SW 6141) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Softer Tan (SW 6141) is #DACAB2, and the RGB color code is RGB(218, 202, 178).

In the RGB color model, Softer Tan (SW 6141) has a red value of 218, a green value of 202, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.3% magenta, 18.3% yellow, and 14.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 36° (degrees), 35.1 % saturation, and 77.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Softer Tan (SW 6141) has a hue of 36° (degrees), 18.3 % saturation and 85.5 % brightness/value.

Softer Tan (SW 6141) is cool or warm?

The color Softer Tan (SW 6141) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Softer Tan (SW 6141)?

Softer Tan (SW 6141) has an LRV of nearly 60. By LRV value, it is a light 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 60 puts Sherwin Williams Softer Tan (SW 6141) paint color in the lighter 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.