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Sherwin Williams Practical Beige (SW 6100) Paint Color


Color Name: Practical Beige (SW 6100)
Hex Color Code: #C9B29C
RGB Color Code: RGB(201, 178, 156)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.4%, 22.4%, 21.2%
Color Family (Hue): Orange Beige





About Practical Beige (SW 6100) color - its meaning and example


What color is Practical Beige (SW 6100)?

Practical Beige (SW 6100) color belongs to the Orange Beige color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Practical Beige (SW 6100) is #C9B29C, and the RGB color code is RGB(201, 178, 156).

In the RGB color model, Practical Beige (SW 6100) has a red value of 201, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 156. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 22.4% yellow, and 21.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 29.3° (degrees), 29.4 % saturation, and 70.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Practical Beige (SW 6100) has a hue of 29.3° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation and 78.8 % brightness/value.


Practical Beige (SW 6100) is cool or warm?

The color Practical Beige (SW 6100) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Practical Beige (SW 6100)?

Practical Beige (SW 6100) has an LRV of nearly 47. 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

Practical Beige (SW 6100)

Light Color


Compare LRV 47 of Practical Beige (SW 6100) 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 47 puts Sherwin Williams Practical Beige (SW 6100) 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


Practical Beige (SW 6100) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(201, 178, 156)
Red
201 (78.8%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
156 (61.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.44%
Yellow
22.39%
Key
21.18%

HSL

HSL(29.33deg, 29.4 %, 70.0 %)

Hue
29.33°
Saturation
29.41 %.
Lightness
70.00 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 77, 46)
Red
41 (16.2%)
Yellow
77 (30.1%)
Blue
46 (17.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
29.33°
Saturation
22.39 %.
Brightness / Value
78.82 %.

HWB

H: 29.33°

W: 61.18 %

B: 21.18 %

XYZ

X : 46.01

Y : 46.66

Z : 38.03

YXY

Y1 : 46.66

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 21.18%

M : 30.20%

Y : 38.82%


LRV

~ 46.7 %

Munsell Color System

2.8Y 7.3/2.6

CIE-Lab

L : 73.97

A : 4.78

B : 14.27

CIE-Lch

L : 73.97

C : 15.05

H : 71.47

CIE-Luv

L : 73.97

U : 15.54

V : 19.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.31

A : 0.69

B : 14.8






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Practical Beige (SW 6100) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Practical Beige (SW 6100) (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.



#CFB095
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ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
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ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
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ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)





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


Pantone TCX


Practical Beige (SW 6100) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Practical Beige (SW 6100) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Practical Beige (SW 6100) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Practical Beige (SW 6100) to Pantone PMS


#D3BBA8
PANTONE 481 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 4267 C
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 7590 C
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Practical Beige (SW 6100) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Practical Beige (SW 6100) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.97 (93.0% similar)


RAL Design


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RAL Classic


Practical Beige (SW 6100) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Practical Beige (SW 6100) to RAL Classic


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.74 (93.3% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Practical Beige (SW 6100) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Practical Beige (SW 6100) (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


Practical Beige (SW 6100) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Practical Beige (SW 6100) to Valspar


#CCB39D
My Piazza (M133)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
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Moose Mousse (3003-10A)
ΔE - 0.94 (99.1% similar)
#C9B3A0
Panko (V131-3)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#CBB399
Tan Suede (P012)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Practical Beige (SW 6100) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Practical Beige (SW 6100) to Dunn-Edwards


#C7B39E
Rincon Cove (DEC 757)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
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Sandal (DEC 715)
ΔE - 1.49 (98.5% similar)
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Stonish Beige (DEC 716)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
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Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


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#CCB299
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ΔE - 1.26 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
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ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Practical Beige (SW 6100) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Practical Beige (SW 6100) to Benjamin Moore


#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
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Saint Martin Sand (2164-50)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
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Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
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Deer Field (1159)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints


Practical Beige (SW 6100) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Practical Beige (SW 6100) to PPG Paints


#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
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Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#CDB69B
Happy Trails (PPG1084-4)
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Behr


Practical Beige (SW 6100) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Practical Beige (SW 6100) to Behr


#CAB095
Polo Tan (N260-3)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#C9B196
Basswood (MQ2-46)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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Pottery Wheel (N250-3)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% 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 Practical Beige (SW 6100) - #C9B29C Color Images and Patterns


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