Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow (SW 2865) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Classical Yellow (SW 2865) |
| Hex Color Code: | #F8D492 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(248, 212, 146) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 14.5%, 41.1%, 2.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is Classical Yellow (SW 2865)?
Classical Yellow (SW 2865) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classical Yellow (SW 2865) is #F8D492, and the RGB color code is RGB(248, 212, 146).
In the RGB color model, Classical Yellow (SW 2865) has a red value of 248, a green value of 212, and a blue value of 146. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 41.1% yellow, and 2.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 38.8° (degrees), 87.9 % saturation, and 77.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classical Yellow (SW 2865) has a hue of 38.8° (degrees), 41.1 % saturation and 97.3 % brightness/value.
Classical Yellow (SW 2865) is cool or warm?
The color Classical Yellow (SW 2865) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Classical Yellow (SW 2865)?
Classical Yellow (SW 2865) has an LRV of nearly 69. 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
Classical Yellow (SW 2865)
Light Color
Compare LRV 69 of Classical Yellow (SW 2865) 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 69 puts Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow (SW 2865) 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
Classical Yellow (SW 2865) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(248, 212, 146)
Red
248 (97.3%)
Green
212 (83.1%)
Blue
146 (57.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
14.52%
Yellow
41.13%
Key
2.75%
HSL
HSL(38.82deg, 87.9 %, 77.3 %)
Hue
38.82°
Saturation
87.93 %.
Lightness
77.25 %.
RYB
RYB(26, 91, 14)
Red
26 (10.1%)
Yellow
91 (35.8%)
Blue
14 (5.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
38.82°
Saturation
41.13 %.
Brightness / Value
97.25 %.
HWB
H: 38.82°
W: 57.25 %
B: 2.75 %
XYZ
X : 67.44
Y : 69.12
Z : 36.98
YXY
Y1 : 69.12
X : 0.39
Y2 : 0.4
CMY
C : 2.75%
M : 16.86%
Y : 42.75%
LRV
~ 69.1 %
Munsell Color System
8.4YR 8.5/7.4
CIE-Lab
L : 86.56
A : 3.89
B : 37.29
CIE-Lch
L : 86.56
C : 37.49
H : 84.05
CIE-Luv
L : 86.56
U : 27.19
V : 49.05
Hunter-Lab
L : 83.14
A : -0.69
B : 31.82
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Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system
Pantone TCX
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Valspar
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Color Combinations
View more Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow (SW 2865) - #F8D492 color palettes and coordinating colors
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F2AE32
F5C162
F8D492
FBE7C2
FEFAF2
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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.
F892B6
F8A192
F8D492
E9F892
B6F892
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.
F8D492
92F8D4
D492F8
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
F8D492
92F8A1
92B6F8
F892E9
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
F8D492
F9D89D
F9DDA8
FAE1B3
FBE5BE
FCEAC8
FCEED3
FDF2DE
FEF6E9
FEFBF4
FFFFFF
F8D492
DFBF83
C6AA75
AE9466
957F58
7C6A49
63553A
4A402C
322A1D
19150F
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Example Color Images and Mockup
Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow (SW 2865) - #F8D492 Color Images and Patterns
