Home > Color > Cocoon (SW 6173) Color

Sherwin Williams Cocoon (SW 6173) Paint Color


Color Name: Cocoon (SW 6173)
Hex Color Code: #726B5B
RGB Color Code: RGB(114, 107, 91)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.1%, 20.2%, 55.3%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Cocoon (SW 6173) color - its meaning and example


What color is Cocoon (SW 6173)?

Cocoon (SW 6173) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Cocoon (SW 6173) is #726B5B, and the RGB color code is RGB(114, 107, 91).

In the RGB color model, Cocoon (SW 6173) has a red value of 114, a green value of 107, and a blue value of 91. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.1% magenta, 20.2% yellow, and 55.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.7° (degrees), 11.2 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Cocoon (SW 6173) has a hue of 41.7° (degrees), 20.2 % saturation and 44.7 % brightness/value.


Cocoon (SW 6173) is cool or warm?

The color Cocoon (SW 6173) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Cocoon (SW 6173)?

Cocoon (SW 6173) has an LRV of nearly 15. 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

Cocoon (SW 6173)

Light Color


Compare LRV 15 of Cocoon (SW 6173) 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 15 puts Sherwin Williams Cocoon (SW 6173) 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


Cocoon (SW 6173) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(114, 107, 91)
Red
114 (44.7%)
Green
107 (42.0%)
Blue
91 (35.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.14%
Yellow
20.18%
Key
55.29%

HSL

HSL(41.74deg, 11.2 %, 40.2 %)

Hue
41.74°
Saturation
11.22 %.
Lightness
40.20 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 123, 116)
Red
102 (40.2%)
Yellow
123 (48.1%)
Blue
116 (45.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.74°
Saturation
20.18 %.
Brightness / Value
44.71 %.

HWB

H: 41.74°

W: 35.69 %

B: 55.29 %

XYZ

X : 14.09

Y : 14.85

Z : 12.02

YXY

Y1 : 14.85

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 55.29%

M : 58.04%

Y : 64.31%


LRV

~ 14.8 %

Munsell Color System

7.8Y 4.4/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 45.43

A : -0.17

B : 9.96

CIE-Lch

L : 45.43

C : 9.96

H : 90.98

CIE-Luv

L : 45.43

U : 5.1

V : 12.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 38.53

A : -2.18

B : 8.48






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Cocoon (SW 6173) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Cocoon (SW 6173) (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.



#837050
Shadow (Shadow Green)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#6D6D4B
Aloe Green
ΔE - 8.01 (92.0% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 8.19 (91.8% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 8.20 (91.8% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to RAL Classic


#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#7A7669
RAL 7003 - Moss Gray
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)
#817863
RAL 7002 - Olive Gray
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)


Pantone TCX


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to Pantone PMS


#6A6952
PANTONE 4227 C
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#7A7256
PANTONE 7497 C
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#716E6A
PANTONE 2333 C
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#6E6C69
PANTONE 10395 C
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)


RAL Design


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to British Standard 4800


#5E5F50
BS 12-B-25 - Thyme
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)





Paint similar to Cocoon (SW 6173) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Cocoon (SW 6173) (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


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to Sherwin Williams


#73705E
Sage Green Light (SW 2851)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#6D6C62
Thunderous (SW 6201)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#7D745E
Messenger Bag (SW 7740)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#7E6F59
High Tea (SW 6159)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Valspar


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to Valspar


#7A6F58
Weathered Plank (V147-5)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#6D6953
Thai Basil (8004-26F)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#7C6D58
Natural Habitat (M119)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#7D7256
Private Affair (8004-23F)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to Dunn-Edwards


#6F6A52
Spruce Woods (DE 6238)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#6F6D56
Secluded Green (DE 6259)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#737054
Secret Path (DE 6252)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#7E6F4F
Raw Umber (DET 658)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to PPG Paints


#796E54
Conservation (PPG1027-6)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#76745D
Positively Palm (PPG1030-6)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#6A6B65
Armory (PPG1009-6)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)
#6E6A4C
Olive Orchard (PPG11-08)
ΔE - 6.00 (94.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to Benjamin Moore


#726E67
Windy City (CSP-150)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#6D684E
Sterling Forest (518)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#757055
Mountain Moss (2142-30)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#696449
Turtle Green (2142-20)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)


Behr


Cocoon (SW 6173) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Cocoon (SW 6173) to Behr


#6A6661
Chinchilla (PPU24-03)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#7B6C4D
Olive (PPU8-01)
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#71706C
Ancestral (PPU24-05)
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#7D6950
Mayan Ruins (N300-7)
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Cocoon (SW 6173) - #726B5B color palettes and coordinating colors



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 Cocoon (SW 6173) - #726B5B Color Images and Patterns


Sherwin Williams Cocoon (SW 6173) Paint vintage style bedroom interior
Sherwin Williams Cocoon (SW 6173) Paint cozy coffee corner interior
Sherwin Williams Cocoon (SW 6173) Paint modern minimalist living room interior
Sherwin Williams Cocoon (SW 6173) Paint dining room design
Sherwin Williams Cocoon (SW 6173) Paint exterior design modern house with walkway
Sherwin Williams Cocoon (SW 6173) Paint modular kitchen design






Explore Named Colors



#726B5B
Cocoon (SW 6173)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#695239
Cowboy Boots (SW 9115)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#6E543C
Umber (SW 6146)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#7F6743
Mossy Gold (SW 6139)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#665439
Oliva Oscuro (SW 9125)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#5D513E
Best Bronze (SW 6160)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#5A5243
Muddled Basil (SW 7745)
Paint - Sherwin Williams