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Sherwin Williams Umber (SW 6146) Paint Color


Color Name: Umber (SW 6146)
Hex Color Code: #6E543C
RGB Color Code: RGB(110, 84, 60)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 23.6%, 45.5%, 56.9%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Umber (SW 6146) color - its meaning and example


What color is Umber (SW 6146)?

Umber (SW 6146) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Umber (SW 6146) is #6E543C, and the RGB color code is RGB(110, 84, 60).

In the RGB color model, Umber (SW 6146) has a red value of 110, a green value of 84, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 45.5% yellow, and 56.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 29.4 % saturation, and 33.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Umber (SW 6146) has a hue of 28.8° (degrees), 45.5 % saturation and 43.1 % brightness/value.


Umber (SW 6146) is cool or warm?

The color Umber (SW 6146) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Umber (SW 6146)?

Umber (SW 6146) has an LRV of nearly 10. By LRV value, it is a 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.



Dark Color

Umber (SW 6146)

Light Color


Compare LRV 10 of Umber (SW 6146) 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 10 puts Sherwin Williams Umber (SW 6146) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Umber (SW 6146) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(110, 84, 60)
Red
110 (43.1%)
Green
84 (32.9%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.64%
Yellow
45.45%
Key
56.86%

HSL

HSL(28.8deg, 29.4 %, 33.3 %)

Hue
28.8°
Saturation
29.41 %.
Lightness
33.33 %.

RYB

RYB(136, 139, 125)
Red
136 (53.4%)
Yellow
139 (54.6%)
Blue
125 (49.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
28.8°
Saturation
45.45 %.
Brightness / Value
43.14 %.

HWB

H: 28.8°

W: 23.53 %

B: 56.86 %

XYZ

X : 10.42

Y : 9.98

Z : 5.65

YXY

Y1 : 9.98

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 56.86%

M : 67.06%

Y : 76.47%


LRV

~ 10 %

Munsell Color System

9.7YR 3.6/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 37.81

A : 7.33

B : 18.17

CIE-Lch

L : 37.81

C : 19.59

H : 68.01

CIE-Luv

L : 37.81

U : 18.39

V : 19.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 31.59

A : 3.56

B : 11.51






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Umber (SW 6146) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Umber (SW 6146) (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.



#6F4E37
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ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to Pantone PMS


#6F5137
PANTONE 2321 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
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PANTONE 8621 C
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 7532 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 7568 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to RAL Classic


#755847
RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#745E3D
RAL 7008 - Khaki Gray
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#795038
RAL 8024 - Beige Brown
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#724A25
RAL 8008 - Olive Brown
ΔE - 6.11 (93.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to British Standard 4800


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)
#624E25
BS 08-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 7.64 (92.4% similar)


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#64513D
Nestlé Oak
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)





Paint similar to Umber (SW 6146) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Umber (SW 6146) (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


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to Sherwin Williams


#6E543C
Umber (SW 6146)
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#725237
Saddle Up (SW 9099)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to Behr


#70553D
Ancient Root (PPU4-20)
ΔE - 0.61 (99.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
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Moose Trail (N190-7)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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Authentic Brown (MQ2-05A)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to Valspar


#6F543A
Leather & Lace (V088-6)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#6D5747
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ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
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Chocolate Diamonds (V133-6)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#684930
Dark Earth (3011-8)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to Benjamin Moore


#6E5440
Brown Tar (2110-20)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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Kona (AF-165)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
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Riding Boots (CSP-300)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
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Marsh Brown (2164-20)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to PPG Paints


#74563D
Molasses (PPG1079-7)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#75583D
Maple Syrup (PPG1084-7)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#6F5746
Chocolate Truffle (PPG15-13)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#625141
Pumpernickel (PPG15-22)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Umber (SW 6146) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Umber (SW 6146) to Dunn-Edwards


#745B49
Moderne Class (DET 681)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#6F5749
Deep Brown (DE 6077)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
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Briar (DEC 712)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#6B574A
Chocolate Chunk (DE 6070)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Umber (SW 6146) - #6E543C color palettes and coordinating colors



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


Sherwin Williams Umber (SW 6146) - #6E543C Color Images and Patterns


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