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Sherwin Williams Tangerine (SW 6640) Paint Color


Color Name: Tangerine (SW 6640)
Hex Color Code: #F2AC78
RGB Color Code: RGB(242, 172, 120)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 28.9%, 50.4%, 5.1%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Tangerine (SW 6640) color - its meaning and example


What color is Tangerine (SW 6640)?

Tangerine (SW 6640) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tangerine (SW 6640) is #F2AC78, and the RGB color code is RGB(242, 172, 120).

In the RGB color model, Tangerine (SW 6640) has a red value of 242, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 120. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 28.9% magenta, 50.4% yellow, and 5.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.6° (degrees), 82.4 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tangerine (SW 6640) has a hue of 25.6° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation and 94.9 % brightness/value.


Tangerine (SW 6640) is cool or warm?

The color Tangerine (SW 6640) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Tangerine (SW 6640)?

Tangerine (SW 6640) has an LRV of nearly 50. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



Dark Color

Tangerine (SW 6640)

Light Color


Compare LRV 50 of Tangerine (SW 6640) 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 50 puts Sherwin Williams Tangerine (SW 6640) paint color in the medium 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


Tangerine (SW 6640) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(242, 172, 120)
Red
242 (94.9%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
120 (47.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
28.93%
Yellow
50.41%
Key
5.10%

HSL

HSL(25.57deg, 82.4 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
25.57°
Saturation
82.43 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(55, 94, 25)
Red
55 (21.7%)
Yellow
94 (36.7%)
Blue
25 (9.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.57°
Saturation
50.41 %.
Brightness / Value
94.90 %.

HWB

H: 25.57°

W: 47.06 %

B: 5.10 %

XYZ

X : 54.76

Y : 49.74

Z : 24.48

YXY

Y1 : 49.74

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 5.10%

M : 32.55%

Y : 52.94%


LRV

~ 49.7 %

Munsell Color System

5YR 7.4/7.9

CIE-Lab

L : 75.91

A : 19.89

B : 36.84

CIE-Lch

L : 75.91

C : 41.87

H : 61.63

CIE-Luv

L : 75.91

U : 52

V : 43.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.53

A : 15.18

B : 28.78






Similar Colors and Paints



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#ECAC76
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ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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#FEAD77
PANTONE 7410 C
ΔE - 2.45 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
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PANTONE 472 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


RAL Design


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British Standard 4800


Tangerine (SW 6640) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Tangerine (SW 6640) to British Standard 4800


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Tangerine (SW 6640) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Tangerine (SW 6640) to RAL Classic


#EB9C52
RAL 1034 - Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
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RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Tangerine (SW 6640) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Tangerine (SW 6640) (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


Tangerine (SW 6640) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Tangerine (SW 6640) to Sherwin Williams


#F2AC78
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ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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Behr


Tangerine (SW 6640) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Tangerine (SW 6640) to Behr


#F7AA6F
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ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Tangerine (SW 6640) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Tangerine (SW 6640) to PPG Paints


#FAAC72
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ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)





Valspar


Tangerine (SW 6640) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Tangerine (SW 6640) to Valspar


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ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Tangerine (SW 6640) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Tangerine (SW 6640) to Benjamin Moore


#EEAF84
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ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
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Orange Appeal (124)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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Tangerine Zing (132)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Tangerine (SW 6640) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Tangerine (SW 6640) to Dunn-Edwards


#FBB377
Market Melon (DE 5199)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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Prairie Sun (DET 463)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% 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


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