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Sherwin Williams Blue Nile (SW 6776) Paint Color


Color Name: Blue Nile (SW 6776)
Hex Color Code: #01717E
RGB Color Code: RGB(1, 113, 126)
CMYK Values*: 99.2%, 10.3%, 0.0%, 50.6%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Blue Nile (SW 6776) color - its meaning and example


What color is Blue Nile (SW 6776)?

Blue Nile (SW 6776) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Blue Nile (SW 6776) is #01717E, and the RGB color code is RGB(1, 113, 126).

In the RGB color model, Blue Nile (SW 6776) has a red value of 1, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 126. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 99.2% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 50.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 186.2° (degrees), 98.4 % saturation, and 24.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Blue Nile (SW 6776) has a hue of 186.2° (degrees), 99.2 % saturation and 49.4 % brightness/value.


Blue Nile (SW 6776) is cool or warm?

The color Blue Nile (SW 6776) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Blue Nile (SW 6776)?

Blue Nile (SW 6776) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark 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

Blue Nile (SW 6776)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Blue Nile (SW 6776) 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 13 puts Sherwin Williams Blue Nile (SW 6776) 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.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Blue Nile (SW 6776) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(1, 113, 126)
Red
1 (0.4%)
Green
113 (44.3%)
Blue
126 (49.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
99.21%
Magenta
10.32%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
50.59%

HSL

HSL(186.24deg, 98.4 %, 24.9 %)

Hue
186.24°
Saturation
98.43 %.
Lightness
24.90 %.

RYB

RYB(72, 132, 181)
Red
72 (28.2%)
Yellow
132 (51.6%)
Blue
181 (70.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
186.24°
Saturation
99.21 %.
Brightness / Value
49.41 %.

HWB

H: 186.24°

W: 0.39 %

B: 50.59 %

XYZ

X : 9.68

Y : 13.32

Z : 21.8

YXY

Y1 : 13.32

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 99.61%

M : 55.69%

Y : 50.59%


LRV

~ 13.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.5BG 4.0/10

CIE-Lab

L : 43.25

A : -21.84

B : -14.85

CIE-Lch

L : 43.25

C : 26.42

H : 214.21

CIE-Luv

L : 43.25

U : -32.02

V : -18.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.5

A : -16.52

B : -9.86






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Blue Nile (SW 6776) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Blue Nile (SW 6776) (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.



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ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Blue Nile (SW 6776) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Blue Nile (SW 6776) to Pantone PMS


#007681
PANTONE 7474 C
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#007680
PANTONE 7714 C
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#007989
PANTONE 10285 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#00778B
PANTONE 3145 C
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


Blue Nile (SW 6776) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Blue Nile (SW 6776) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Blue Nile (SW 6776) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Blue Nile (SW 6776) to RAL Classic


#007577
RAL 5021 - Water Blue
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)





Paint similar to Blue Nile (SW 6776) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Blue Nile (SW 6776) (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


Blue Nile (SW 6776) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Blue Nile (SW 6776) to Sherwin Williams


#01717E
Blue Nile (SW 6776)
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#017680
Intense Teal (SW 6943)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
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Maxi Teal (SW 6769)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Blue Nile (SW 6776) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Blue Nile (SW 6776) to Dunn-Edwards


#006E7A
Carnival Night (DE 5755)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#1A6C76
Teal Fury (DE 5762)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#206D71
Peacock Plume (DE 5741)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#007B90
By the Bayou (DE 5782)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


Blue Nile (SW 6776) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Blue Nile (SW 6776) to Valspar


#016F78
Totally Teal (8001-37G)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#017B92
Parrot Flight (8002-40F)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)





Behr


Blue Nile (SW 6776) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Blue Nile (SW 6776) to Behr


#006E7F
Coastal Jetty (MQ4-54)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#007883
The Real Teal (P470-7)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#256D73
Antigua (M460-7)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#006D73
Teal Motif (MQ6-35)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints


Blue Nile (SW 6776) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Blue Nile (SW 6776) to PPG Paints


#1C6B75
Caribbean Holiday (PPG13-28)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
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Hypnotic Sea (PPG1234-7)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)
#00697C
Caribbean Splash (PPG1150-7)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#00686D
Tahitian Treat (PPG1147-7)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Blue Nile (SW 6776) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Blue Nile (SW 6776) to Benjamin Moore


#136B7B
Naples Blue (2057-30)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#236D73
North Sea Green (2053-30)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#23777B
Largo Teal (742)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% 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 Blue Nile (SW 6776) - #01717E Color Images and Patterns


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