Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender SW 9688
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- Modern Lavender for bedroom (1 photo)
- Modern Lavender for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 9688 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender undertones?
- Is Modern Lavender SW 9688 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Modern Lavender
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Modern Lavender SW 9688
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 9688 |
| Name: | Modern Lavender |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected |
What color is Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender?
Sherwin Williams Modern Lavender SW 9688 is a muted, medium-light gray with a cool blue-violet cast. Its low saturation keeps the color restrained, so it reads more like a softened mineral gray than a traditionally purple wall color. In bright daylight, the subtle blue notes may be easier to see, while lower or warmer lighting can make it appear calmer and more neutral. It suits bedrooms, home offices, and bathrooms where a quiet cool-toned backdrop is wanted. Pair Modern Lavender with crisp white trim, charcoal accents, pale oak, brushed nickel, or soft ivory textiles for a clean, layered look.
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LRV of Modern Lavender
Modern Lavender has an LRV of 40.47% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 40.47%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #a8aab3 |
| RGB Decimal | 168, 170, 179 |
| RGB Percent | 65.88%, 66.67%, 70.20% |
| HSV | Hue: 229° Saturation: 6.15% Value: 70.2% |
| HSL | hsl(229, 7, 68) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 6.15 Magenta: 5.03 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 29.8 |
| YIQ | Y: 170.428 I: -4.084 Q: 2.378 |
| XYZ | X: 38.658 Y: 40.329 Z: 48.383 |
| CIE Lab | L:69.703 a:1.046 b:-4.855 |
| CIE Luv | L:69.703 u:-1.624 v:-7.394 |
| Decimal | 11053747 |
| Hunter Lab | 63.505, -2.474, -0.719 |
