Sherwin Williams Aleutian (SW 6241) Paint Color

Color Name
Aleutian (SW 6241)
Hex Color Code
#98A9B7
RGB Color Code
RGB(152, 169, 183)
CMYK Values*
16.9%, 7.7%, 0.0%, 28.2%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Aleutian (SW 6241) color - its meaning and example

What color is Aleutian (SW 6241)?

Aleutian (SW 6241) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Aleutian (SW 6241) is #98A9B7, and the RGB color code is RGB(152, 169, 183).

In the RGB color model, Aleutian (SW 6241) has a red value of 152, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 183. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 16.9% cyan, 7.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 28.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 207.1° (degrees), 17.7 % saturation, and 65.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Aleutian (SW 6241) has a hue of 207.1° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation and 71.8 % brightness/value.

Aleutian (SW 6241) is cool or warm?

The color Aleutian (SW 6241) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Aleutian (SW 6241)? (For interior and product design)

Aleutian (SW 6241) has an LRV of nearly 38.5. 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
Aleutian (SW 6241)
LRV 38.5
Light Color

Compare LRV 38.5 of Aleutian (SW 6241) 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 38.5 puts Sherwin Williams Aleutian (SW 6241) 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

Aleutian (SW 6241) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #98A9B7
Hex triplet
#98A9B7
Red
98
Green
A9
Blue
B7
RGBA / RGB rgb(152, 169, 183)
Red
152 (59.6%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
183 (71.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
16.94%
Magenta
7.65%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
28.24%
HSL hsl(207.1deg, 17.7 %, 65.7 %)
Hue
207.1°
Saturation
17.71 %
Lightness
65.69 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
207.1°
Saturation
16.94 %
Brightness / Value
71.76 %
RYB ryb(36, 60, 72)
Red
36 (14.0%)
Yellow
60 (23.6%)
Blue
72 (28.1%)
HWB
Hue
207.1°
Whiteness
59.61 %
Blackness
28.24 %
CMY
Cyan
40.39%
Magenta
33.73%
Yellow
28.24%
XYZ
X
35.68
Y
38.47
Z
50.34
YXY
Y1
38.47
X
0.29
Y2
0.31
CIE-Lab
L
68.37
A
-2.94
B
-9.2
CIE-Lch
L
68.37
C
9.66
H
252.25
CIE-Luv
L
68.37
U
-9.74
V
-13.35
Hunter-Lab
L
62.02
A
-5.85
B
-4.71
Other
LRV
~ 38.5 %
Munsell Color System
3.8B 6.7/2

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Aleutian (SW 6241) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Aleutian (SW 6241) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#91A3B0 Color Cadet Gray
97.99% match | ΔE 2.01
#8BA8B7 Color Pewter Blue
95.99% match | ΔE 4.01
#A6A6A6 Color Quick Silver
91.70% match | ΔE 8.30
#A9A9A9 Color Dark Gray
91.68% match | ΔE 8.32

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


Pantone TCX

Aleutian (SW 6241) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Aleutian (SW 6241) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

Aleutian (SW 6241) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Aleutian (SW 6241) to Pantone PMS

#98A4AE Color PANTONE 7543 C
97.59% match | ΔE 2.41
#9EA6B4 Color PANTONE 2162 C
96.15% match | ΔE 3.85
#869CAE Color PANTONE 2163 C
95.42% match | ΔE 4.58
#919CAC Color PANTONE 10250 C
95.31% match | ΔE 4.69

British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Aleutian (SW 6241) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Aleutian (SW 6241) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Aleutian (SW 6241) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Aleutian (SW 6241) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Aleutian (SW 6241) to Sherwin Williams

#98A9B7 Color Aleutian (SW 6241)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Valspar

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Farrow & Ball

Aleutian (SW 6241) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Aleutian (SW 6241) to Farrow & Ball

#98ACBA Color Kittiwake (307)
98.68% match | ΔE 1.32
#90A3A6 Color Sardine (CB8)
93.84% match | ΔE 6.16
#B0BEC6 Color Parma Gray (27)
93.55% match | ΔE 6.45

Behr

Aleutian (SW 6241) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Aleutian (SW 6241) to Behr


Benjamin Moore

Aleutian (SW 6241) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Aleutian (SW 6241) to Benjamin Moore


PPG Paints

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Dunn-Edwards

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#98A9B7
Aleutian (SW 6241)
#B7A698
Grullo*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Aleutian (SW 6241) - #98A9B7?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Aleutian (SW 6241) - #98A9B7 is #B7A698, color name is Grullo*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Aleutian (SW 6241) - #98A9B7?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Aleutian (SW 6241) - #98A9B7 is #B7A698, color name is Grullo*.

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