Sherwin Williams Whirlwind SW 9576

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Code:SW 9576
Name:Whirlwind
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern

What color is Sherwin Williams Whirlwind?

Sherwin Williams SW 9576 Whirlwind is a captivating, soft gray hue that brings a sense of calm and sophistication to any space. This versatile color is perfect for creating a serene oasis in bedrooms, where its soothing presence promotes relaxation and restful sleep. In living rooms, Whirlwind adds a touch of elegance and pairs beautifully with both modern and traditional decor styles. The subtle warmth of Whirlwind makes it an ideal choice for home offices, providing a serene backdrop for focus and productivity. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Sherwin Williams Whirlwind brings a timeless and inviting atmosphere to any room it graces.

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LRV of Whirlwind

Whirlwind has an LRV of 63.41% 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 63.41%, 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#d8cfc6
RGB Decimal216, 207, 198
RGB Percent84.71%, 81.18%, 77.65%
HSVHue: 30° Saturation: 8.33% Value: 84.71%
HSLhsl(30, 19, 81)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.17 Yellow: 8.33 Key: 15.29
YIQY: 208.665 I: 8.255 Q: -0.897
XYZX: 60.823 Y: 63.302 Z: 62.425
CIE LabL:83.601 a:1.554 b:5.578
CIE LuvL:83.601 u:5.764 v:8.009
Decimal14208966
Hunter Lab79.563, -2.778, 9.175

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