Sherwin Williams Colony Buff SW 7723

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Code:SW 7723
Name:Colony Buff
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well, Timeless Color Wall, Senior Living Warm Foundations

What color is Sherwin Williams Colony Buff?

Sherwin Williams SW 7723 Colony Buff is a warm and inviting hue that adds a touch of coziness to any space. This soft and neutral color pairs beautifully with earthy tones such as olive green and terracotta, creating a harmonious and natural aesthetic. When combined with accents in deep blue and burnt orange, SW 7723 Colony Buff adds depth and sophistication to the room. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, this versatile shade brings a sense of calm and comfort to the interior.

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LRV of Colony Buff

Colony Buff has an LRV of 58.72% 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 58.72%, 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#ddc6ab
RGB Decimal221, 198, 171
RGB Percent86.67%, 77.65%, 67.06%
HSVHue: 32° Saturation: 22.62% Value: 86.67%
HSLhsl(32, 42, 77)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.41 Yellow: 22.62 Key: 13.33
YIQY: 201.799 I: 22.382 Q: -3.537
XYZX: 57.363 Y: 58.702 Z: 46.826
CIE LabL:81.128 a:3.887 b:16.498
CIE LuvL:81.128 u:15.753 v:22.766
Decimal14534315
Hunter Lab76.617, -0.438, 17.396

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