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Sherwin Williams Drizzle (SW 6479) Paint Color


Color Name: Drizzle (SW 6479)
Hex Color Code: #8CAEAB
RGB Color Code: RGB(140, 174, 171)
CMYK Values*: 19.5%, 0.0%, 1.7%, 31.8%
Color Family (Hue): Blue





About Drizzle (SW 6479) color - its meaning and example


What color is Drizzle (SW 6479)?

Drizzle (SW 6479) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Drizzle (SW 6479) is #8CAEAB, and the RGB color code is RGB(140, 174, 171).

In the RGB color model, Drizzle (SW 6479) has a red value of 140, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 171. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 19.5% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.7% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 174.7° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation, and 61.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Drizzle (SW 6479) has a hue of 174.7° (degrees), 19.5 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.


Drizzle (SW 6479) is cool or warm?

The color Drizzle (SW 6479) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Drizzle (SW 6479)?

Drizzle (SW 6479) has an LRV of nearly 39. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Drizzle (SW 6479)

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of Drizzle (SW 6479) 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 39 puts Sherwin Williams Drizzle (SW 6479) 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


Drizzle (SW 6479) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 174, 171)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
171 (67.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
19.54%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.72%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(174.71deg, 17.3 %, 61.6 %)

Hue
174.71°
Saturation
17.35 %.
Lightness
61.57 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 72, 74)
Red
36 (14.1%)
Yellow
72 (28.3%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
174.71°
Saturation
19.54 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 174.71°

W: 54.90 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 33.3

Y : 38.79

Z : 44.26

YXY

Y1 : 38.79

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 31.76%

Y : 32.94%


LRV

~ 38.8 %

Munsell Color System

2.7BG 6.7/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 68.6

A : -12.15

B : -2.3

CIE-Lch

L : 68.6

C : 12.37

H : 190.7

CIE-Luv

L : 68.6

U : -17.59

V : -1.4

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.28

A : -13.54

B : 1.46






Similar Colors and Paints



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


Pantone TCX


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RAL Design


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Pantone PMS


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#9BB9B6
PANTONE 4171 C
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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PANTONE 4172 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
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PANTONE 5575 C
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)
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ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Drizzle (SW 6479) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Drizzle (SW 6479) to RAL Classic


#7AACAC
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ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Drizzle (SW 6479) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Drizzle (SW 6479) (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


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ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Drizzle (SW 6479) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Drizzle (SW 6479) to PPG Paints


#94B1A9
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ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)


Behr


Drizzle (SW 6479) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Drizzle (SW 6479) to Behr


#8EA8A0
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ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)





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Drizzle (SW 6479) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Drizzle (SW 6479) to Dunn-Edwards


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Sherwin Williams


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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 Drizzle (SW 6479) - #8CAEAB Color Images and Patterns


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