Sherwin Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121) Paint Color

What color is Whole Wheat (SW 6121)?

Whole Wheat (SW 6121) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Whole Wheat (SW 6121) is #CDB592, and the RGB color code is RGB(205, 181, 146).

In the RGB color model, Whole Wheat (SW 6121) has a red value of 205, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 28.8% yellow, and 19.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 37.1 % saturation, and 68.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Whole Wheat (SW 6121) has a hue of 35.6° (degrees), 28.8 % saturation and 80.4 % brightness/value.

Whole Wheat (SW 6121) is cool or warm?

The color Whole Wheat (SW 6121) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Whole Wheat (SW 6121)?

Whole Wheat (SW 6121) has an LRV of nearly 48. 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 48 puts Sherwin Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121) 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.