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Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay (SW 6206) Paint Color


Color Name: Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
Hex Color Code: #AEB3A9
RGB Color Code: RGB(174, 179, 169)
CMYK Values*: 2.8%, 0.0%, 5.6%, 29.8%
Color Family (Hue): Green Gray Green





About Oyster Bay (SW 6206) color - its meaning and example


What color is Oyster Bay (SW 6206)?

Oyster Bay (SW 6206) color belongs to the Green Gray Green color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Oyster Bay (SW 6206) is #AEB3A9, and the RGB color code is RGB(174, 179, 169).

In the RGB color model, Oyster Bay (SW 6206) has a red value of 174, a green value of 179, and a blue value of 169. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.8% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 5.6% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 90° (degrees), 6.2 % saturation, and 68.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Oyster Bay (SW 6206) has a hue of 90° (degrees), 5.6 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) is cool or warm?

The color Oyster Bay (SW 6206) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Oyster Bay (SW 6206)?

Oyster Bay (SW 6206) has an LRV of nearly 44. By LRV value, it is a medium 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

Oyster Bay (SW 6206)

Light Color


Compare LRV 44 of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) 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 44 puts Sherwin Williams Oyster Bay (SW 6206) paint color in the medium 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


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(174, 179, 169)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Green
179 (70.2%)
Blue
169 (66.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
2.79%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
5.59%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(90deg, 6.2 %, 68.2 %)

Hue
90°
Saturation
6.17 %.
Lightness
68.24 %.

RYB

RYB(36, 71, 57)
Red
36 (14.2%)
Yellow
71 (27.7%)
Blue
57 (22.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
90°
Saturation
5.59 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 90°

W: 66.27 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 40.74

Y : 44.1

Z : 43.9

YXY

Y1 : 44.1

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.34

CMY

C : 31.76%

M : 29.80%

Y : 33.73%


LRV

~ 44.1 %

Munsell Color System

7.6GY 7.1/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 72.3

A : -3.61

B : 4.48

CIE-Lch

L : 72.3

C : 5.76

H : 128.85

CIE-Luv

L : 72.3

U : -2.31

V : 7.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 66.41

A : -6.72

B : 7.29






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Oyster Bay (SW 6206) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


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#B2BEB5
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ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
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ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)
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ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to Pantone PMS


#B6BCB3
PANTONE 4288 C
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 414 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 4183 C
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
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PANTONE 5655 C
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to RAL Classic


#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
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RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
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RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 4.95 (95.0% similar)
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ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


RAL Design


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to British Standard 4800


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
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BS 10-A-03 - Sink Grey
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#B6B6B6
BS 18-B-19 - Grey
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)





Paint similar to Oyster Bay (SW 6206) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Oyster Bay (SW 6206) (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


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to Sherwin Williams


#AEB3A9
Oyster Bay (SW 6206)
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to Benjamin Moore


#B0B8AE
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ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
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ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
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ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Behr


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#B0B8B0
Verdigris (PPU12-14)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
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ΔE - 2.25 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)





Valspar


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to Valspar


#B0B9B4
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ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
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ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
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Polished Silver (4008-1B)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to PPG Paints


#ABACA6
Precipitation (PPG0997-4)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)
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Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)
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Balsam (PPG1128-4)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
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Kalispell (PPG0998-3)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Oyster Bay (SW 6206) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Oyster Bay (SW 6206) to Dunn-Edwards


#ACB7A8
Graceful Green (DE 6284)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
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Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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Ashwood (DE 6290)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% 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 Oyster Bay (SW 6206) - #AEB3A9 Color Images and Patterns


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