Sherwin Williams Fairfax Brown SW 2856

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Code:SW 2856
Name:Fairfax Brown
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Suburban Modern (1950s), Historic Exterior Color Wall

What color is Sherwin Williams Fairfax Brown?

Step into a warm embrace of Sherwin Williams SW 2856 Fairfax Brown in your living space, evoking a sense of timeless sophistication. This rich and inviting hue lends itself beautifully to cozy, intimate spaces like a study or library, where it envelops you in a sense of refined elegance. Picture this color adorning the walls of a dining room, creating a cozy ambiance perfect for gathering with loved ones over a sumptuous meal. Let Sherwin Williams SW 2856 Fairfax Brown infuse your home with a sense of warmth and luxury, making it the ideal choice for creating a haven of comfort and style.

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LRV of Fairfax Brown

Fairfax Brown has an LRV of 7.19% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 7.19%, 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#61463a
RGB Decimal97, 70, 58
RGB Percent38.04%, 27.45%, 22.75%
HSVHue: 18° Saturation: 40.21% Value: 38.04%
HSLhsl(18, 25, 30)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 27.84 Yellow: 40.21 Key: 61.96
YIQY: 76.705 I: 19.945 Q: 1.977
XYZX: 7.884 Y: 7.228 Z: 4.982
CIE LabL:32.32 a:9.782 b:11.778
CIE LuvL:32.32 u:17.832 v:11.47
Decimal6374970
Hunter Lab26.884, 5.298, 7.833

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