Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell SW 6050

Official page:Abalone Shell SW 6050
Code:SW 6050
Name:Abalone Shell
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well, Trendsetter

What color is Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell?

Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell SW 6050 is a soft and serene gray with undertones of lavender and misty blue, evoking a peaceful and sophisticated ambiance. This versatile shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites to create a clean and elegant look. For a contemporary vibe, combine Abalone Shell with muted pastels like Blush SW 6022 and Tranquil Aqua SW 7611. To add depth and contrast, consider adding rich accents in deep navy such as Anchors Aweigh SW 9179 or charcoal tones like Iron Ore SW 7069. Embrace the calming charm of Abalone Shell in your space and create a soothing retreat with a touch of refinement.

Abalone Shell for bedroom (7 photos)

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Abalone Shell for living room (2 photos)

Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this pink shade can create a unique space

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Sherwin Williams SW 6050 for bathroom (8 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Light pink real bathrooms.

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What are Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell undertones?

Abalone Shell has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#DBC7BD

RGB code:

219, 199, 189

Is Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell SW 6050 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 20°, this Pink reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

SW 6050 Abalone Shell HSL code: 20, 29%, 80%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Abalone Shell

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Abalone Shell:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Abalone Shell with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 200, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

LRV of Abalone Shell

Abalone Shell has an LRV of 59.51% 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 59.51%, 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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HEX#dbc7bdCopy color code
RGB Decimal219, 199, 189Copy color code
RGB Percent85.88%, 78.04%, 74.12%Copy color code
HSVHue: 20° Saturation: 13.7% Value: 85.88%Copy color code
HSLhsl(20, 29, 80)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.13 Yellow: 13.7 Key: 14.12Copy color code
YIQY: 203.84 I: 15.131 Q: 1.119Copy color code
XYZX: 58.821 Y: 59.582 Z: 56.532Copy color code
CIE LabL:81.611 a:5.354 b:7.547Copy color code
CIE LuvL:81.611 u:12.553 v:10.112Copy color code
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Hunter Lab77.19, 0.941, 10.61Copy color code
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