Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue (SW 6522) Paint Color

What color is Sporty Blue (SW 6522)?

Sporty Blue (SW 6522) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sporty Blue (SW 6522) is #6A8AA4, and the RGB color code is RGB(106, 138, 164).

In the RGB color model, Sporty Blue (SW 6522) has a red value of 106, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 164. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 35.4% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 206.9° (degrees), 24.2 % saturation, and 52.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sporty Blue (SW 6522) has a hue of 206.9° (degrees), 35.4 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.

Sporty Blue (SW 6522) is cool or warm?

The color Sporty Blue (SW 6522) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Sporty Blue (SW 6522)?

Sporty Blue (SW 6522) has an LRV of nearly 24. 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 24 puts Sherwin Williams Sporty Blue (SW 6522) 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.