Sherwin Williams Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) Paint Color

What color is Temperate Taupe (SW 6037)?

Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) is #BFB1AA, and the RGB color code is RGB(191, 177, 170).

In the RGB color model, Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) has a red value of 191, a green value of 177, and a blue value of 170. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.3% magenta, 11.0% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 20° (degrees), 14.1 % saturation, and 70.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) has a hue of 20° (degrees), 11.0 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.

Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) is cool or warm?

The color Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Temperate Taupe (SW 6037)?

Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) has an LRV of nearly 45. 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 45 puts Sherwin Williams Temperate Taupe (SW 6037) 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.