Sherwin Williams Tangerine (SW 6640) Paint Color

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.

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.