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Sherwin Williams Aviary Blue (SW 6778) Paint Color


Color Name: Aviary Blue (SW 6778)
Hex Color Code: #C6E3E8
RGB Color Code: RGB(198, 227, 232)
CMYK Values*: 14.7%, 2.2%, 0.0%, 9.0%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Aviary Blue (SW 6778) color - its meaning and example


What color is Aviary Blue (SW 6778)?

Aviary Blue (SW 6778) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aviary Blue (SW 6778) is #C6E3E8, and the RGB color code is RGB(198, 227, 232).

In the RGB color model, Aviary Blue (SW 6778) has a red value of 198, a green value of 227, and a blue value of 232. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 14.7% cyan, 2.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 9.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 188.8° (degrees), 42.5 % saturation, and 84.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aviary Blue (SW 6778) has a hue of 188.8° (degrees), 14.7 % saturation and 91.0 % brightness/value.


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) is cool or warm?

The color Aviary Blue (SW 6778) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Aviary Blue (SW 6778)?

Aviary Blue (SW 6778) has an LRV of nearly 73. By LRV value, it is a 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.



Dark Color

Aviary Blue (SW 6778)

Light Color


Compare LRV 73 of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) 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 73 puts Sherwin Williams Aviary Blue (SW 6778) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(198, 227, 232)
Red
198 (77.6%)
Green
227 (89.0%)
Blue
232 (91.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
14.66%
Magenta
2.16%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
9.02%

HSL

HSL(188.82deg, 42.5 %, 84.3 %)

Hue
188.82°
Saturation
42.50 %.
Lightness
84.31 %.

RYB

RYB(9, 23, 27)
Red
9 (3.4%)
Yellow
23 (9.2%)
Blue
27 (10.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
188.82°
Saturation
14.66 %.
Brightness / Value
90.98 %.

HWB

H: 188.82°

W: 77.65 %

B: 9.02 %

XYZ

X : 65.32

Y : 72.77

Z : 86.95

YXY

Y1 : 72.77

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 22.35%

M : 10.98%

Y : 9.02%


LRV

~ 72.8 %

Munsell Color System

4.3BG 8.7/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 88.34

A : -8.49

B : -5.66

CIE-Lch

L : 88.34

C : 10.2

H : 213.68

CIE-Luv

L : 88.34

U : -15.54

V : -7.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 85.31

A : -12.6

B : -0.72






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Aviary Blue (SW 6778) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Aviary Blue (SW 6778) (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.



#B0E0E6
Powder Blue
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
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Light Blue
ΔE - 5.15 (94.9% similar)
#DDEBEC
Cool Mint
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#E0FFFF
Light Cyan
ΔE - 6.30 (93.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to Pantone PMS


#C3E3E7
PANTONE 9424 C
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#C1E0EA
PANTONE 9440 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#BBDDE6
PANTONE 7457 C
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#C1E3E4
PANTONE 9482 C
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)


RAL Design


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to British Standard 4800


#ADD4DA
BS 18-E-50 - Blue
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#D0EBE6
BS 16-C-33 - Duckegg
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#D4E6E2
BS 18-E-49 - Astral Blue
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#BBCEDB
BS 20-C-33 - Pompadour
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)





Paint similar to Aviary Blue (SW 6778) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Aviary Blue (SW 6778) (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


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to Sherwin Williams


#C6E3E8
Aviary Blue (SW 6778)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#C2E0E3
Bathe Blue (SW 6771)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#C7DFE0
Open Air (SW 6491)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.9% similar)
#D3E7E9
Bravo Blue (SW 6784)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to PPG Paints


#C6E4EB
Surf's Up (PPG1236-3)
ΔE - 0.88 (99.1% similar)
#C4DDE2
Galactica (PPG1235-3)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#BFDFDF
Aqua Whisper (PPG1234-3)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#B7D7DE
Everglade Mist (PPG1150-3)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)


Valspar


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to Valspar


#C6E8EF
River Mist (5003-9A)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#C9E8EA
Ambient Light (V030-1)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#CEE9E9
Tropical Mist (5002-7A)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#D3E9EC
Babymoon Blue (V031-1)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to Dunn-Edwards


#BBDEE5
Blue Moon (DE 5764)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#D6EDF1
Sparkling River (DE 5763)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#D1F1F5
Windswept (DE 5749)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#CEEEEF
Morning Calm (DE 5735)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Behr


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to Behr


#B9DEE4
Basin Blue (M470-2)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#C6EAEC
Silent Breeze (P470-1)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#D4EBEA
Ice Mist (HDC-MD-23)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B8E3ED
Ocean Front (P490-1)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Aviary Blue (SW 6778) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Aviary Blue (SW 6778) to Benjamin Moore


#D1EFF1
Innocence (2055-70)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#B7DFE5
Skyscraper (765)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#D6EAEC
Morning Sky Blue (2053-70)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B5DAE4
Blue Flower (2057-60)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)








Color Combinations


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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 Aviary Blue (SW 6778) - #C6E3E8 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#C6E3E8
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