Sherwin Williams Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046

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Official page:Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046
Code:SW 9046
Name:Gentle Aquamarine
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well

What color is Sherwin Williams Gentle Aquamarine?

Sherwin Williams SW 9046, Gentle Aquamarine, exudes a sense of tranquility and freshness. This serene hue pairs beautifully with crisp white accents, adding a touch of purity to the space. Incorporating natural wood tones or soft taupe hues can enhance the calming effect of the Gentle Aquamarine walls, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Consider complementing this gentle aquamarine with touches of sandy beige or hints of muted coral for a balanced and sophisticated look. This versatile color can easily be incorporated into various design styles, from modern to coastal, bringing a sense of serenity and elegance to any room.

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LRV of Gentle Aquamarine

Gentle Aquamarine has an LRV of 54.05% 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 54.05%, 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#97cbd2
RGB Decimal151, 203, 210
RGB Percent59.22%, 79.61%, 82.35%
HSVHue: 187° Saturation: 28.1% Value: 82.35%
HSLhsl(187, 40, 71)
CMYKCyan: 28.1 Magenta: 3.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65
YIQY: 188.25 I: -33.236 Q: -8.822
XYZX: 45.747 Y: 53.942 Z: 68.957
CIE LabL:78.428 a:-15.175 b:-8.945
CIE LuvL:78.428 u:-25.994 v:-11.309
Decimal9948114
Hunter Lab73.445, -17.347, -4.255

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