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Sherwin Williams Nutshell (SW 6040) Paint Color


Color Name: Nutshell (SW 6040)
Hex Color Code: #756761
RGB Color Code: RGB(117, 103, 97)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 12.0%, 17.1%, 54.1%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Nutshell (SW 6040) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nutshell (SW 6040)?

Nutshell (SW 6040) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nutshell (SW 6040) is #756761, and the RGB color code is RGB(117, 103, 97).

In the RGB color model, Nutshell (SW 6040) has a red value of 117, a green value of 103, and a blue value of 97. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 12.0% magenta, 17.1% yellow, and 54.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 18° (degrees), 9.3 % saturation, and 42.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nutshell (SW 6040) has a hue of 18° (degrees), 17.1 % saturation and 45.9 % brightness/value.


Nutshell (SW 6040) is cool or warm?

The color Nutshell (SW 6040) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Nutshell (SW 6040)?

Nutshell (SW 6040) has an LRV of nearly 14. 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

Nutshell (SW 6040)

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of Nutshell (SW 6040) 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 14 puts Sherwin Williams Nutshell (SW 6040) 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


Nutshell (SW 6040) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(117, 103, 97)
Red
117 (45.9%)
Green
103 (40.4%)
Blue
97 (38.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.97%
Yellow
17.09%
Key
54.12%

HSL

HSL(18deg, 9.3 %, 42.0 %)

Hue
18°
Saturation
9.35 %.
Lightness
41.96 %.

RYB

RYB(102, 116, 116)
Red
102 (40.1%)
Yellow
116 (45.5%)
Blue
116 (45.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
18°
Saturation
17.09 %.
Brightness / Value
45.88 %.

HWB

H: 18°

W: 38.04 %

B: 54.12 %

XYZ

X : 14.34

Y : 14.35

Z : 13.32

YXY

Y1 : 14.35

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 54.12%

M : 59.61%

Y : 61.96%


LRV

~ 14.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.7YR 4.3/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 44.72

A : 4.46

B : 5.41

CIE-Lch

L : 44.72

C : 7.01

H : 50.48

CIE-Luv

L : 44.72

U : 8.76

V : 6.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.88

A : 1.32

B : 5.66






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nutshell (SW 6040) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Nutshell (SW 6040) (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.



#696969
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ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
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ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to Pantone PMS


#6C6463
PANTONE 2334 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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PANTONE 4272 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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PANTONE 4258 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#675E60
PANTONE 10385 C
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)


RAL Classic


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to RAL Classic


#766A5E
RAL 7006 - Beige Gray
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)


RAL Design


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to British Standard 4800


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Nutshell (SW 6040) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nutshell (SW 6040) (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


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to Sherwin Williams


#6E615F
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ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to Dunn-Edwards


#6F5D57
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ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)


Valspar


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to Valspar


#706A67
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ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 6.56 (93.4% similar)
#826455
Brown Bark (2004-9B)
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)





PPG Paints


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to PPG Paints


#7D685B
Warrior (PPG1076-6)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
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Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
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Oswego Tea (PPG1005-6)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
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Chocolate Ripple (PPG1078-7)
ΔE - 6.29 (93.7% similar)


Behr


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to Behr


#7E6657
Cocoa Shell (HDC-AC-05)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
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ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
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Chinchilla (PPU24-03)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#696465
Arabian Veil (PPU17-19)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Nutshell (SW 6040) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nutshell (SW 6040) to Benjamin Moore


#6D5854
Velvet Plum (CSP-420)
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)
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Amazon Soil (2115-30)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
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Maple Shadows (1022)
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
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Burnt Ember (CSP-120)
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% 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 Nutshell (SW 6040) - #756761 Color Images and Patterns


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