Sherwin Williams Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) Paint Color

Color Name
Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)
Hex Color Code
#A57955
RGB Color Code
RGB(165, 121, 85)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 26.7%, 48.5%, 35.3%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) color - its meaning and example

What color is Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)?

Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) color belongs to the Brown color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) is #A57955, and the RGB color code is RGB(165, 121, 85).

In the RGB color model, Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) has a red value of 165, a green value of 121, and a blue value of 85. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 26.7% magenta, 48.5% yellow, and 35.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 27° (degrees), 32.0 % saturation, and 49.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) has a hue of 27° (degrees), 48.5 % saturation and 64.7 % brightness/value.

Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) is cool or warm?

The color Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)? (For interior and product design)

Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) has an LRV of nearly 22.3. By LRV value, it is a medium 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
Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)
LRV 22.3
Light Color

Compare LRV 22.3 of Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) 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 22.3 puts Sherwin Williams Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) 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

Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #A57955
Hex triplet
#A57955
Red
A5
Green
79
Blue
55
RGBA / RGB rgb(165, 121, 85)
Red
165 (64.7%)
Green
121 (47.5%)
Blue
85 (33.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
26.67%
Yellow
48.48%
Key
35.29%
HSL hsl(27deg, 32.0 %, 49.0 %)
Hue
27°
Saturation
32.00 %
Lightness
49.02 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
27°
Saturation
48.48 %
Brightness / Value
64.71 %
RYB ryb(98, 113, 78)
Red
98 (38.5%)
Yellow
113 (44.3%)
Blue
78 (30.4%)
HWB
Hue
27°
Whiteness
33.33 %
Blackness
35.29 %
CMY
Cyan
35.29%
Magenta
52.55%
Yellow
66.67%
XYZ
X
23.99
Y
22.33
Z
11.64
YXY
Y1
22.33
X
0.41
Y2
0.39
CIE-Lab
L
54.38
A
12.66
B
26.42
CIE-Lch
L
54.38
C
29.29
H
64.39
CIE-Luv
L
54.38
U
32.4
V
29.63
Hunter-Lab
L
47.25
A
7.94
B
18.47
Other
LRV
~ 22.3 %
Munsell Color System
7.9YR 5.3/4.9

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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 Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) (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).

#A67B5B Color French Beige
98.55% match | ΔE 1.45
#A67B5B Color Tuscan Tan
98.55% match | ΔE 1.45
#A67B5B Color Latte
98.55% match | ΔE 1.45
#A0785A Color Chamoisee
97.99% match | ΔE 2.01

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Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#A9794D Color PANTONE 10139 C
97.75% match | ΔE 2.25
#AD7C59 Color PANTONE 4645 C
97.74% match | ΔE 2.26
#A47449 Color PANTONE 2318 C
97.43% match | ΔE 2.57
#AC835E Color PANTONE 10138 C
96.51% match | ΔE 3.49

RAL Classic

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RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) to Sherwin Williams

#A57955 Color Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#957258 Color Toasty (SW 6095)
95.17% match | ΔE 4.83

Behr

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Benjamin Moore

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Valspar

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PPG Paints

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) to Farrow & Ball

#BD8C5F Color Wet Sand (46)
92.76% match | ΔE 7.24
#AA725D Color Fox Red (48)
92.60% match | ΔE 7.40
#C0866C Color Folly Pink (G14)
91.49% match | ΔE 8.51

Color Combinations

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#A57955
Smokey Topaz (SW 6117)
#5581A5
Steel Blue*

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 Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) - #A57955?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) - #A57955 is #5581A5, color name is Steel Blue*. 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 Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) - #A57955?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) - #A57955 is #5581A5, color name is Steel Blue*.

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