Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue (SW 6342) Paint Color

Color Name
Spicy Hue (SW 6342)
Hex Color Code
#994B35
RGB Color Code
RGB(153, 75, 53)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 51.0%, 65.4%, 40.0%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Spicy Hue (SW 6342) color - its meaning and example

What color is Spicy Hue (SW 6342)?

Spicy Hue (SW 6342) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Spicy Hue (SW 6342) is #994B35, and the RGB color code is RGB(153, 75, 53).

In the RGB color model, Spicy Hue (SW 6342) has a red value of 153, a green value of 75, and a blue value of 53. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 51.0% magenta, 65.4% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 13.2° (degrees), 48.5 % saturation, and 40.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Spicy Hue (SW 6342) has a hue of 13.2° (degrees), 65.4 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.

Spicy Hue (SW 6342) is cool or warm?

The color Spicy Hue (SW 6342) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Spicy Hue (SW 6342)? (For interior and product design)

Spicy Hue (SW 6342) has an LRV of nearly 12.1. 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
Spicy Hue (SW 6342)
LRV 12.1
Light Color

Compare LRV 12.1 of Spicy Hue (SW 6342) 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 12.1 puts Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue (SW 6342) 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

Spicy Hue (SW 6342) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #994B35
Hex triplet
#994B35
Red
99
Green
4B
Blue
35
RGBA / RGB rgb(153, 75, 53)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
75 (29.4%)
Blue
53 (20.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
50.98%
Yellow
65.36%
Key
40.00%
HSL hsl(13.2deg, 48.5 %, 40.4 %)
Hue
13.2°
Saturation
48.54 %
Lightness
40.39 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
13.2°
Saturation
65.36 %
Brightness / Value
60.00 %
RYB ryb(150, 117, 95)
Red
150 (58.6%)
Yellow
117 (45.8%)
Blue
95 (37.4%)
HWB
Hue
13.2°
Whiteness
20.78 %
Blackness
40.00 %
CMY
Cyan
40.00%
Magenta
70.59%
Yellow
79.22%
XYZ
X
16.3
Y
12.06
Z
4.84
YXY
Y1
12.06
X
0.49
Y2
0.36
CIE-Lab
L
41.31
A
30.72
B
27.98
CIE-Lch
L
41.31
C
41.56
H
42.32
CIE-Luv
L
41.31
U
59.09
V
23.83
Hunter-Lab
L
34.73
A
22.98
B
16.05
Other
LRV
~ 12.1 %
Munsell Color System
0.9YR 4.0/7.5

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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 Spicy Hue (SW 6342) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Spicy Hue (SW 6342) (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).

#954535 Color Chestnut
97.37% match | ΔE 2.63
#965434 Color Raw Sienna
95.26% match | ΔE 4.74
#A0522D Color Sienna (Web)
94.85% match | ΔE 5.15
#AA381E Color Chinese Red
94.09% match | ΔE 5.91

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


Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#9D432C Color PANTONE 7593 C
97.57% match | ΔE 2.43
#924C2E Color PANTONE 7587 C
96.59% match | ΔE 3.41
#8D3F2B Color PANTONE 7600 C
95.99% match | ΔE 4.01
#9B4033 Color PANTONE 4063 C
95.98% match | ΔE 4.02

RAL Classic

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RAL Design

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Spicy Hue (SW 6342) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Spicy Hue (SW 6342) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Spicy Hue (SW 6342) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Spicy Hue (SW 6342) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Spicy Hue (SW 6342) to Sherwin Williams

#994B35 Color Spicy Hue (SW 6342)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Benjamin Moore

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Valspar

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PPG Paints

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Behr

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

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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

#994B35
Spicy Hue (SW 6342)
#358399
Teal 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 Spicy Hue (SW 6342) - #994B35?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue (SW 6342) - #994B35 is #358399, color name is Teal 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 Spicy Hue (SW 6342) - #994B35?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Spicy Hue (SW 6342) - #994B35 is #358399, color name is Teal Blue*.

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