Sherwin Williams Languid Blue (SW 6226) Paint Color

Color Name
Languid Blue (SW 6226)
Hex Color Code
#A4B7BD
RGB Color Code
RGB(164, 183, 189)
CMYK Values*
13.2%, 3.2%, 0.0%, 25.9%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Languid Blue (SW 6226) color - its meaning and example

What color is Languid Blue (SW 6226)?

Languid Blue (SW 6226) color belongs to the Blue color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Languid Blue (SW 6226) is #A4B7BD, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 183, 189).

In the RGB color model, Languid Blue (SW 6226) has a red value of 164, a green value of 183, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 13.2% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 15.9 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Languid Blue (SW 6226) has a hue of 194.4° (degrees), 13.2 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.

Languid Blue (SW 6226) is cool or warm?

The color Languid Blue (SW 6226) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Languid Blue (SW 6226)? (For interior and product design)

Languid Blue (SW 6226) has an LRV of nearly 45.4. 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
Languid Blue (SW 6226)
LRV 45.4
Light Color

Compare LRV 45.4 of Languid Blue (SW 6226) 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 45.4 puts Sherwin Williams Languid Blue (SW 6226) 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

Languid Blue (SW 6226) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A4B7BD
Hex triplet
#A4B7BD
Red
A4
Green
B7
Blue
BD
RGBA / RGB rgb(164, 183, 189)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
183 (71.8%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
13.23%
Magenta
3.17%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%
HSL hsl(194.4deg, 15.9 %, 69.2 %)
Hue
194.4°
Saturation
15.92 %
Lightness
69.22 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
194.4°
Saturation
13.23 %
Brightness / Value
74.12 %
RYB ryb(29, 57, 60)
Red
29 (11.5%)
Yellow
57 (22.2%)
Blue
60 (23.6%)
HWB
Hue
194.4°
Whiteness
64.31 %
Blackness
25.88 %
CMY
Cyan
35.69%
Magenta
28.24%
Yellow
25.88%
XYZ
X
41.43
Y
45.43
Z
54.73
YXY
Y1
45.43
X
0.29
Y2
0.32
CIE-Lab
L
73.18
A
-5.28
B
-5.27
CIE-Lch
L
73.18
C
7.46
H
224.94
CIE-Luv
L
73.18
U
-10.5
V
-7.04
Hunter-Lab
L
67.4
A
-8.25
B
-0.96
Other
LRV
~ 45.4 %
Munsell Color System
7.1BG 7.2/1.6

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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 Languid Blue (SW 6226) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Languid Blue (SW 6226) (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).

#AEC6CF Color Pastel Blue
95.87% match | ΔE 4.13
#BAC4C8 Color Zinc
94.88% match | ΔE 5.12
#8BA8B7 Color Pewter Blue
93.80% match | ΔE 6.20
#91A3B0 Color Cadet Gray
93.36% match | ΔE 6.64

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


Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#A4BCC2 Color PANTONE 7542 C
97.97% match | ΔE 2.03
#A6BBC8 Color PANTONE 5435 C
96.70% match | ΔE 3.30
#B1B7BA Color PANTONE 4274 C
94.96% match | ΔE 5.04
#BAC9CD Color PANTONE 4155 C
94.89% match | ΔE 5.11

RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Languid Blue (SW 6226) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Languid Blue (SW 6226) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Languid Blue (SW 6226) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

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Behr

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PPG Paints

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Sherwin Williams

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Valspar

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

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#B0BEC6 Color Parma Gray (27)
96.68% match | ΔE 3.32
#98ACBA Color Kittiwake (307)
95.23% match | ΔE 4.77
#90A3A6 Color Sardine (CB8)
93.94% match | ΔE 6.06

Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#A4B7BD
Languid Blue (SW 6226)
#BDAAA4
Silver Pink*

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 Languid Blue (SW 6226) - #A4B7BD?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Languid Blue (SW 6226) - #A4B7BD is #BDAAA4, color name is Silver Pink*. 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 Languid Blue (SW 6226) - #A4B7BD?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Languid Blue (SW 6226) - #A4B7BD is #BDAAA4, color name is Silver Pink*.

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