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Sherwin Williams Cardboard (SW 6124) Paint Color


Color Name: Cardboard (SW 6124)
Hex Color Code: #9C7A56
RGB Color Code: RGB(156, 122, 86)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 21.8%, 44.9%, 38.8%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Cardboard (SW 6124) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cardboard (SW 6124)?

Cardboard (SW 6124) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cardboard (SW 6124) is #9C7A56, and the RGB color code is RGB(156, 122, 86).

In the RGB color model, Cardboard (SW 6124) has a red value of 156, a green value of 122, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 21.8% magenta, 44.9% yellow, and 38.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30.9° (degrees), 28.9 % saturation, and 47.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cardboard (SW 6124) has a hue of 30.9° (degrees), 44.9 % saturation and 61.2 % brightness/value.


Cardboard (SW 6124) is cool or warm?

The color Cardboard (SW 6124) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cardboard (SW 6124)?

Cardboard (SW 6124) has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Cardboard (SW 6124)

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of Cardboard (SW 6124) 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 22 puts Sherwin Williams Cardboard (SW 6124) 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


Cardboard (SW 6124) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(156, 122, 86)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Green
122 (47.8%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
21.79%
Yellow
44.87%
Key
38.82%

HSL

HSL(30.86deg, 28.9 %, 47.5 %)

Hue
30.86°
Saturation
28.93 %.
Lightness
47.45 %.

RYB

RYB(97, 116, 83)
Red
97 (37.9%)
Yellow
116 (45.5%)
Blue
83 (32.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30.86°
Saturation
44.87 %.
Brightness / Value
61.18 %.

HWB

H: 30.86°

W: 33.73 %

B: 38.82 %

XYZ

X : 22.35

Y : 21.66

Z : 11.81

YXY

Y1 : 21.66

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 38.82%

M : 52.16%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 21.7 %

Munsell Color System

0.7Y 5.2/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 53.66

A : 8.34

B : 24.74

CIE-Lch

L : 53.66

C : 26.11

H : 71.37

CIE-Luv

L : 53.66

U : 24.97

V : 28.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.54

A : 4.28

B : 17.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cardboard (SW 6124) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Cardboard (SW 6124) (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.



#987654
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ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
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Tuscan Tan
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to Pantone PMS


#977B59
PANTONE 10360 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#9E7F56
PANTONE 10355 C
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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PANTONE 2470 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#94795D
PANTONE 7504 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to RAL Classic


#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to British Standard 4800


#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.18 (93.8% similar)
#97793B
BS 08-B-23 - Brown
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Cardboard (SW 6124) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cardboard (SW 6124) (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.


Valspar


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to Valspar


#99795A
Crunch Granola (3004-9B)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#A38163
Elegant Earth (M135)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#AA815B
Freckled Nose (V086-4)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Behr


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to Behr


#9C7C5B
Westminster (N270-6)
ΔE - 1.16 (98.8% similar)
#9B7757
Coco Rum (PPU4-02)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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Outdoor Land (MQ2-11)
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#96724F
Roasted Squash (S280-7)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to Dunn-Edwards


#997651
Summerville Brown (DE 6139)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#9E7C5E
Sandpit (DE 6118)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
#A47C53
Burnt Butter (DET 483)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#947754
Lonely Road (DE 6146)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to PPG Paints


#967859
Cocoa Cupcake (PPG1086-7)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
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Leather (PPG15-14)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
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Cinnamon Crunch (PPG1080-6)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#967B5D
Cocoa Pecan (PPG1084-6)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to Benjamin Moore


#997C57
Caramel Apple (1042)
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
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Café au Lait (CSP-290)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#9D7756
Maryville Brown (HC-75)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#987C5D
Edgewood Rocks (1056)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Cardboard (SW 6124) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cardboard (SW 6124) to Sherwin Williams


#96724C
Renwick Golden Oak (SW 2824)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#9E8163
Hopsack (SW 6109)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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Rookwood Clay (SW 2823)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% 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.







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Explore Named Colors



#9C7A56
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