Sherwin Williams Before the Storm SW 9564

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Code:SW 9564
Name:Before the Storm
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

What color is Sherwin Williams Before the Storm?

Sherwin Williams SW 9564 Before the Storm is a sophisticated and versatile hue that exudes a sense of calm and elegance. This deep, muted gray with subtle blue undertones pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft creams, and warm taupes to create a timeless and serene ambiance. When accented with metallic finishes or rich navy tones, SW 9564 can lend a modern and luxurious touch to any space. Whether used as a wall color, on furniture pieces, or in decor accents, Before the Storm adds a touch of understated glamour and refinement to interiors.

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LRV of Before the Storm

Before the Storm has an LRV of 18.37% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 18.37%, 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

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FormatCode
HEX#74777a
RGB Decimal116, 119, 122
RGB Percent45.49%, 46.67%, 47.84%
HSVHue: 210° Saturation: 4.92% Value: 47.84%
HSLhsl(210, 3, 47)
CMYKCyan: 4.92 Magenta: 2.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 52.16
YIQY: 118.445 I: -2.752 Q: 0.299
XYZX: 17.311 Y: 18.312 Z: 21.03
CIE LabL:49.872 a:-0.509 b:-2.035
CIE LuvL:49.872 u:-1.832 v:-2.72
Decimal7632762
Hunter Lab42.792, -2.676, 0.817

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