Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower SW 9146

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Official page:Faded Flaxflower SW 9146
Code:SW 9146
Name:Faded Flaxflower
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well

What color is Sherwin Williams Faded Flaxflower?

Step into a space adorned with Faded Flaxflower (SW 9146) walls and let its soothing essence envelop you. This gentle hue strikes the perfect balance between serenity and vibrancy, making it ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. Picture the walls bathed in Faded Flaxflower, casting a soft and inviting glow that instantly elevates the atmosphere. Whether you seek a cozy retreat or a tranquil sanctuary, this versatile color effortlessly complements various decor styles, from modern to farmhouse chic. Embrace the timeless charm of Faded Flaxflower and transform any room into a haven of comfort and style.

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LRV of Faded Flaxflower

Faded Flaxflower has an LRV of 43.62% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 43.62%, 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#9eb4c0
RGB Decimal158, 180, 192
RGB Percent61.96%, 70.59%, 75.29%
HSVHue: 201° Saturation: 17.71% Value: 75.29%
HSLhsl(201, 21, 69)
CMYKCyan: 17.71 Magenta: 6.25 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 24.71
YIQY: 174.79 I: -16.966 Q: -0.919
XYZX: 39.933 Y: 43.716 Z: 56.189
CIE LabL:72.039 a:-4.991 b:-8.63
CIE LuvL:72.039 u:-12.19 v:-12.256
Decimal10400960
Hunter Lab66.118, -7.9, -4.103

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