Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) Paint Color

What color is Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)?

Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) is #A2877D, and the RGB color code is RGB(162, 135, 125).

In the RGB color model, Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) has a red value of 162, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 125. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 16.7% magenta, 22.8% yellow, and 36.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 16.2° (degrees), 16.6 % saturation, and 56.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) has a hue of 16.2° (degrees), 22.8 % saturation and 63.5 % brightness/value.

Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) is cool or warm?

The color Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079)?

Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) has an LRV of nearly 26. By LRV value, it is a medium 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 26 puts Sherwin Williams Velvety Chestnut (SW 9079) 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.