Get Hue, Value, Chroma and LRV for Paint Colors
What is the Color Category?
WHITE – because of its Value of 9.23 and Chroma of 0.44.
Chroma of 0.44 is important to note.
Because if you look at the brackets below, you’ll see that Snowbound is weighted on the heavier end of Chroma for a color of white.
That means it’s not a super neutral or “clean” white.
For those who perceive some white paint colors as stark, this color is a good option for you.
Because its degree of Chroma means it’s unlikely to be perceived as stark.
How can we so clearly and concisely categorize color of whites and off-whites? Because we have hue, value, chroma and LRV color notations that describe what colors look like. So, we can easily eliminate confusion and chaos. Making the task of sorting and categorizing paint colors fun and an absolute pleasure:
Snowbound SW 7004 Hue Family
In context of its Hue Family neighborhood, 4 Y (Yellow), on The Color Strategist Color Wheel. The pink arrows point to where Snowbound 7004 fits in among the other colors according to its Value 9.23 rounded to 9.12 and Chroma of 0.44 rounded to 0.50.
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