Sherwin Williams Ablaze SW 6870

What are Sherwin Williams Ablaze undertones?

The undertone of Ablaze can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Ablaze SW 6870 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 2° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6870 Ablaze HSL code: 2, 50%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Ablaze

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:

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

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Ablaze:

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.

Lighter shades

SW 6870
Ablaze

• SW 6614
  Quite Coral

  

• SW 9700
  Full Bloom

  

Darker shades

SW 6870
Ablaze

• SW 6601
  Tanager

  

• SW 6608
  Rave Red

  

• SW 7589
  Habanero Chile

  

• SW 7600
  Bolero

  

• SW 0057
  Chinese Red

  

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 Ablaze with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 182, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 6870
Ablaze

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

LRV of Ablaze

Ablaze has an LRV of 16.01% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#c04641
RGB Decimal	192, 70, 65
RGB Percent	75.29%, 27.45%, 25.49%
HSV	Hue: 2° Saturation: 66.15% Value: 75.29%
HSL	hsl(2, 50, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 63.54 Yellow: 66.15 Key: 24.71
YIQ	Y: 105.908 I: 74.307 Q: 24.251
XYZ	X: 24.885 Y: 15.972 Z: 6.772
CIE Lab	L:46.937 a:48.584 b:29.272
CIE Luv	L:46.937 u:92.561 v:22.229
Decimal	12600897
Hunter Lab	39.965, 41.208, 17.928