Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet (SW 6542) Paint Color

What color is Vesper Violet (SW 6542)?

Vesper Violet (SW 6542) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Vesper Violet (SW 6542) is #99A0B2, and the RGB color code is RGB(153, 160, 178).

In the RGB color model, Vesper Violet (SW 6542) has a red value of 153, a green value of 160, and a blue value of 178. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.0% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 30.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 223.2° (degrees), 14.0 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Vesper Violet (SW 6542) has a hue of 223.2° (degrees), 14.0 % saturation and 69.8 % brightness/value.

Vesper Violet (SW 6542) is cool or warm?

The color Vesper Violet (SW 6542) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Vesper Violet (SW 6542)?

Vesper Violet (SW 6542) has an LRV of nearly 35. 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 35 puts Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet (SW 6542) 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.