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Sherwin Williams Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) Paint Color


Color Name: Fairfax Brown (SW 2856)
Hex Color Code: #61463A
RGB Color Code: RGB(97, 70, 58)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 27.8%, 40.2%, 62.0%
Color Family (Hue): Brown





About Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) color - its meaning and example


What color is Fairfax Brown (SW 2856)?

Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) is #61463A, and the RGB color code is RGB(97, 70, 58).

In the RGB color model, Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) has a red value of 97, a green value of 70, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 40.2% yellow, and 62.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18.5° (degrees), 25.2 % saturation, and 30.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) has a hue of 18.5° (degrees), 40.2 % saturation and 38.0 % brightness/value.


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) is cool or warm?

The color Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856)?

Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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

Fairfax Brown (SW 2856)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) 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 7 puts Sherwin Williams Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) 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


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(97, 70, 58)
Red
97 (38.0%)
Green
70 (27.5%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.84%
Yellow
40.21%
Key
61.96%

HSL

HSL(18.46deg, 25.2 %, 30.4 %)

Hue
18.46°
Saturation
25.16 %.
Lightness
30.39 %.

RYB

RYB(148, 143, 140)
Red
148 (58.0%)
Yellow
143 (56.1%)
Blue
140 (55.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
18.46°
Saturation
40.21 %.
Brightness / Value
38.04 %.

HWB

H: 18.46°

W: 22.75 %

B: 61.96 %

XYZ

X : 7.88

Y : 7.23

Z : 4.98

YXY

Y1 : 7.23

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 61.96%

M : 72.55%

Y : 77.25%


LRV

~ 7.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.4YR 3.1/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 32.32

A : 9.79

B : 11.77

CIE-Lch

L : 32.32

C : 15.31

H : 50.27

CIE-Luv

L : 32.32

U : 17.83

V : 11.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 26.88

A : 5.3

B : 7.83






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) (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 - 4.42 (95.6% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to Pantone PMS


#674736
PANTONE 7582 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
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PANTONE 10381 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 7596 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#5C4738
PANTONE 7589 C
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to British Standard 4800


#553C35
BS 04-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to RAL Classic


#513A2A
RAL 8028 - Terra Brown
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
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RAL 8025 - Pale Brown
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)
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RAL 8002 - Signal Brown
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)





Paint similar to Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) (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


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to Sherwin Williams


#61463A
Fairfax Brown (SW 2856)
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ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to PPG Paints


#63493E
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ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to Dunn-Edwards


#5E463C
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ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)





Valspar


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to Valspar


#63453A
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ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to Benjamin Moore


#67493A
Java (2106-10)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) to Behr


#5F4940
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ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% 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 Fairfax Brown (SW 2856) - #61463A Color Images and Patterns


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