Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) Paint Color

Color Name
Charcoal Blue (SW 2739)
Hex Color Code
#3D4450
RGB Color Code
RGB(61, 68, 80)
CMYK Values*
23.8%, 15.0%, 0.0%, 68.6%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) color - its meaning and example

What color is Charcoal Blue (SW 2739)?

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) is #3D4450, and the RGB color code is RGB(61, 68, 80).

In the RGB color model, Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) has a red value of 61, a green value of 68, and a blue value of 80. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 23.8% cyan, 15.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 68.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 217.9° (degrees), 13.5 % saturation, and 27.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) has a hue of 217.9° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation and 31.4 % brightness/value.

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) is cool or warm?

The color Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739)? (For interior and product design)

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) has an LRV of nearly 5.7. 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
Charcoal Blue (SW 2739)
LRV 5.7
Light Color

Compare LRV 5.7 of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) 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 5.7 puts Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) 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

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #3D4450
Hex triplet
#3D4450
Red
3D
Green
44
Blue
50
RGBA / RGB rgb(61, 68, 80)
Red
61 (23.9%)
Green
68 (26.7%)
Blue
80 (31.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
23.75%
Magenta
15.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
68.63%
HSL hsl(217.89deg, 13.5 %, 27.6 %)
Hue
217.89°
Saturation
13.48 %
Lightness
27.65 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
217.89°
Saturation
23.75 %
Brightness / Value
31.37 %
RYB ryb(133, 145, 169)
Red
133 (52.0%)
Yellow
145 (56.9%)
Blue
169 (66.4%)
HWB
Hue
217.89°
Whiteness
23.92 %
Blackness
68.63 %
CMY
Cyan
76.08%
Magenta
73.33%
Yellow
68.63%
XYZ
X
5.44
Y
5.71
Z
8.4
YXY
Y1
5.71
X
0.28
Y2
0.29
CIE-Lab
L
28.66
A
0.2
B
-8.16
CIE-Lch
L
28.66
C
8.16
H
271.38
CIE-Luv
L
28.66
U
-3.97
V
-9.89
Hunter-Lab
L
23.89
A
-1.15
B
-4.14
Other
LRV
~ 5.7 %
Munsell Color System
1.5PB 2.7/1.3

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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 Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) (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).

#36454F Color Charcoal
95.59% match | ΔE 4.41
#4C5866 Color Marengo
93.10% match | ΔE 6.90
#3F3F3F Color Shadow Gray
92.94% match | ΔE 7.06
#353839 Color Onyx
92.69% match | ΔE 7.31

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


RAL Design

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to RAL Design


Pantone TCX

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to Pantone TCX


Pantone PMS

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to Pantone PMS

#333F48 Color PANTONE 432 C
95.88% match | ΔE 4.12
#41474B Color PANTONE 10393 C
95.32% match | ΔE 4.68
#253746 Color PANTONE 7546 C
93.68% match | ΔE 6.32
#3D3A3E Color PANTONE 8602 C
93.24% match | ΔE 6.76

RAL Classic

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to RAL Classic


British Standard 4800

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to British Standard 4800


Paint similar to Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to Sherwin Williams

#3D4450 Color Charcoal Blue (SW 2739)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#2F3D4C Color Naval (SW 6244)
96.15% match | ΔE 3.85

Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to Dunn-Edwards


Behr

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to Behr


Benjamin Moore

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to Benjamin Moore


Valspar

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to PPG Paints


Farrow & Ball

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) to Farrow & Ball

#3F4D57 Color Hague Blue (30)
95.24% match | ΔE 4.76
#45494C Color Railings (31)
94.76% match | ΔE 5.24
#454749 Color Off-Black (57)
94.36% match | ΔE 5.64
#484348 Color Paean Black (294)
93.13% match | ΔE 6.87

Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#3D4450
Charcoal Blue (SW 2739)
#50493D
Olive drab Camouflage*

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 Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) - #3D4450?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) - #3D4450 is #50493D, color name is Olive drab Camouflage*. 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 Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) - #3D4450?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) - #3D4450 is #50493D, color name is Olive drab Camouflage*.

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