Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell SW 6050

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Official page:Abalone Shell SW 6050
Code:SW 6050
Name:Abalone Shell
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well, Trendsetter

What color is Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell?

Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell SW 6050 is a soft and serene gray with undertones of lavender and misty blue, evoking a peaceful and sophisticated ambiance. This versatile shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites to create a clean and elegant look. For a contemporary vibe, combine Abalone Shell with muted pastels like Blush SW 6022 and Tranquil Aqua SW 7611. To add depth and contrast, consider adding rich accents in deep navy such as Anchors Aweigh SW 9179 or charcoal tones like Iron Ore SW 7069. Embrace the calming charm of Abalone Shell in your space and create a soothing retreat with a touch of refinement.

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LRV of Abalone Shell

Abalone Shell has an LRV of 59.51% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 59.51%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.

FormatCode
HEX#dbc7bd
RGB Decimal219, 199, 189
RGB Percent85.88%, 78.04%, 74.12%
HSVHue: 20° Saturation: 13.7% Value: 85.88%
HSLhsl(20, 29, 80)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.13 Yellow: 13.7 Key: 14.12
YIQY: 203.84 I: 15.131 Q: 1.119
XYZX: 58.821 Y: 59.582 Z: 56.532
CIE LabL:81.611 a:5.354 b:7.547
CIE LuvL:81.611 u:12.553 v:10.112
Decimal14403517
Hunter Lab77.19, 0.941, 10.61

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