Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) Paint Color

Color Name
Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)
Hex Color Code
#4D3C3C
RGB Color Code
RGB(77, 60, 60)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 22.1%, 22.1%, 69.8%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) color - its meaning and example

What color is Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)?

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is #4D3C3C, and the RGB color code is RGB(77, 60, 60).

In the RGB color model, Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) has a red value of 77, a green value of 60, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.1% magenta, 22.1% yellow, and 69.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 12.4 % saturation, and 26.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) has a hue of 0° (degrees), 22.1 % saturation and 30.2 % brightness/value.

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is cool or warm?

The color Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)? (For interior and product design)

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) has an LRV of nearly 5.1. 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
Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)
LRV 5.1
Light Color

Compare LRV 5.1 of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) 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 5.1 puts Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) 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

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #4D3C3C
Hex triplet
#4D3C3C
Red
4D
Green
3C
Blue
3C
RGBA / RGB rgb(77, 60, 60)
Red
77 (30.2%)
Green
60 (23.5%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.08%
Yellow
22.08%
Key
69.80%
HSL hsl(0deg, 12.4 %, 26.9 %)
Hue
0°
Saturation
12.41 %
Lightness
26.86 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
0°
Saturation
22.08 %
Brightness / Value
30.20 %
RYB ryb(153, 150, 160)
Red
153 (60.2%)
Yellow
150 (59.0%)
Blue
160 (62.8%)
HWB
Hue
0°
Whiteness
23.53 %
Blackness
69.80 %
CMY
Cyan
69.80%
Magenta
76.47%
Yellow
76.47%
XYZ
X
5.49
Y
5.14
Z
4.98
YXY
Y1
5.14
X
0.35
Y2
0.33
CIE-Lab
L
27.12
A
7.45
B
2.83
CIE-Lch
L
27.12
C
7.97
H
20.82
CIE-Luv
L
27.12
U
9.72
V
2.09
Hunter-Lab
L
22.66
A
3.6
B
2.84
Other
LRV
~ 5.1 %
Munsell Color System
0.1YR 2.6/1.4

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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 Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (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).

#543D37 Color Liver Chestnut
96.02% match | ΔE 3.98
#43302E Color Old Burgundy
95.92% match | ΔE 4.08
#51484F Color Quartz Gray
93.70% match | ΔE 6.30

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


Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Pantone PMS

#453536 Color PANTONE 439 C
97.58% match | ΔE 2.42
#584446 Color PANTONE 438 C
96.61% match | ΔE 3.39
#543B3C Color PANTONE 4104 C
96.53% match | ΔE 3.47
#4D4345 Color PANTONE 10387 C
96.04% match | ΔE 3.96

RAL Design

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to RAL Design


British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Paint similar to Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Sherwin Williams

#4D3C3C Color Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Valspar

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Valspar


Behr

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Behr


Dunn-Edwards

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Dunn-Edwards


PPG Paints

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to PPG Paints


Benjamin Moore

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Benjamin Moore


Farrow & Ball

Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) to Farrow & Ball

#5E4449 Color Brinjal (222)
94.32% match | ΔE 5.68
#53454F Color Pelt (254)
93.89% match | ΔE 6.11
#484348 Color Paean Black (294)
93.47% match | ΔE 6.53

Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#4D3C3C
Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013)
#3C4D4D
Dark Slate Gray*

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 Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) - #4D3C3C?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) - #4D3C3C is #3C4D4D, color name is Dark Slate Gray*. 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 Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) - #4D3C3C?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Bitter Chocolate (SW 6013) - #4D3C3C is #3C4D4D, color name is Dark Slate Gray*.

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