Sherwin Williams Vital Yellow (SW 6392) Paint Color

What color is Vital Yellow (SW 6392)?

Vital Yellow (SW 6392) color belongs to the White and Pastel color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Vital Yellow (SW 6392) is #EDE0C5, and the RGB color code is RGB(237, 224, 197).

In the RGB color model, Vital Yellow (SW 6392) has a red value of 237, a green value of 224, and a blue value of 197. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.5% magenta, 16.9% yellow, and 7.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.5° (degrees), 52.6 % saturation, and 85.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Vital Yellow (SW 6392) has a hue of 40.5° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 92.9 % brightness/value.

Vital Yellow (SW 6392) is cool or warm?

The color Vital Yellow (SW 6392) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Vital Yellow (SW 6392)?

Vital Yellow (SW 6392) has an LRV of nearly 75. By LRV value, it is a off-white 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 75 puts Sherwin Williams Vital Yellow (SW 6392) paint color in the lighter 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.