Sherwin Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) Paint Color

Color Name
Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)
Hex Color Code
#F0EADC
RGB Color Code
RGB(240, 234, 220)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 2.5%, 8.3%, 5.9%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) color - its meaning and example

What color is Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)?

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) color belongs to the Beige White color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) is #F0EADC, and the RGB color code is RGB(240, 234, 220).

In the RGB color model, Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) has a red value of 240, a green value of 234, and a blue value of 220. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.5% magenta, 8.3% yellow, and 5.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 40.0 % saturation, and 90.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) has a hue of 42° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation and 94.1 % brightness/value.

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) is cool or warm?

The color Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)? (For interior and product design)

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) has an LRV of nearly 82.5. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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
Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)
LRV 82.5
Light Color

Compare LRV 82.5 of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) 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 82.5 puts Sherwin Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) paint color in the lighter 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

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #F0EADC
Hex triplet
#F0EADC
Red
F0
Green
EA
Blue
DC
RGBA / RGB rgb(240, 234, 220)
Red
240 (94.1%)
Green
234 (91.8%)
Blue
220 (86.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.50%
Yellow
8.33%
Key
5.88%
HSL hsl(42deg, 40.0 %, 90.2 %)
Hue
42°
Saturation
40.00 %
Lightness
90.20 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
42°
Saturation
8.33 %
Brightness / Value
94.12 %
RYB ryb(8, 33, 13)
Red
8 (3.2%)
Yellow
33 (12.9%)
Blue
13 (5.0%)
HWB
Hue
42°
Whiteness
86.27 %
Blackness
5.88 %
CMY
Cyan
5.88%
Magenta
8.24%
Yellow
13.73%
XYZ
X
78.28
Y
82.54
Z
79.52
YXY
Y1
82.54
X
0.33
Y2
0.34
CIE-Lab
L
92.81
A
-0.35
B
7.5
CIE-Lch
L
92.81
C
7.51
H
92.65
CIE-Luv
L
92.81
U
4.26
V
11.35
Hunter-Lab
L
90.85
A
-5.19
B
11.7
Other
LRV
~ 82.5 %
Munsell Color System
10Y 9.2/1.2

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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 Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (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).

#F0EAD6 Color Eggshell
97.61% match | ΔE 2.39
#F2F0E6 Color Alabaster
97.52% match | ΔE 2.48
#FDF5E6 Color Old lace
97.47% match | ΔE 2.53
#FFF8E7 Color Cosmic Latte
96.89% match | ΔE 3.11

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


Pantone TCX

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Pantone TCX


RAL Classic

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to RAL Classic


RAL Design

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Pantone PMS

#F2E9DB Color PANTONE 9224 C
98.53% match | ΔE 1.47
#EBE3D7 Color PANTONE 9226 C
97.92% match | ΔE 2.08
#F0E6D8 Color PANTONE 9225 C
97.92% match | ΔE 2.08
#E8E6DF Color PANTONE 9043 C
96.74% match | ΔE 3.26

British Standard 4800

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#F9EED9 Color Butter White
96.92% match | ΔE 3.08

Paint similar to Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Sherwin Williams

#F0EADC Color Dover White (SW 6385)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

PPG Paints

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to PPG Paints


Valspar

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Valspar


Behr

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Behr


Farrow & Ball

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Farrow & Ball

#EFE9D8 Color White Tie (2002)
98.74% match | ΔE 1.26
#F3EFE3 Color Pointing (2003)
98.52% match | ΔE 1.48
#EBE7DC Color Au Lait (CB9)
98.49% match | ΔE 1.51

Benjamin Moore

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Benjamin Moore


Dunn-Edwards

Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) to Dunn-Edwards


Color Combinations

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Monochromatic Color Palette

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Analogous Color Palette

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#F0EADC
Classic Light Buff (SW 0050)
#DCE2F0
Lavender*

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 Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) - #F0EADC?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) - #F0EADC is #DCE2F0, color name is Lavender*. 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 Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) - #F0EADC?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Classic Light Buff (SW 0050) - #F0EADC is #DCE2F0, color name is Lavender*.

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