Sherwin Williams Acanthus SW 0029
| Official page: | Acanthus SW 0029 |
| Code: | SW 0029 |
| Name: | Acanthus |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well - Unplug, Historic Interior Color Wall, Colonial Revival (1870s-1900s) |
What color is Sherwin Williams Acanthus?
Sherwin Williams SW 0029 Acanthus is a rich and sophisticated deep green hue that adds a touch of elegance to any space. This color pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like SW 7012 Creamy and SW 7005 Pure White, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. For a more striking contrast, consider combining Acanthus with SW 6258 Tricorn Black or SW 7006 Extra White for a modern look. Whether used as an accent wall or as a main color, Acanthus brings a sense of luxury and refinement to your living space. Elevate your interior design with this versatile and timeless shade.
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What are Sherwin Williams Acanthus undertones?
Acanthus has a clear yellow 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:
#CDCDB4
RGB code:
205, 205, 180
Is Sherwin Williams Acanthus SW 0029 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 60°, this Green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 0029 Acanthus HSL code: 60, 20%, 75%
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 Acanthus
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Acanthus:
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
Darker shades
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 Acanthus with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue and Dusty Heather.
LRV of Acanthus
Acanthus has an LRV of 60.14% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 60.14%, 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 | #cdcdb4 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 205, 205, 180 | |
| RGB Percent | 80.39%, 80.39%, 70.59% | |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 12.2% Value: 80.39% | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 20, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 12.2 Key: 19.61 | |
| YIQ | Y: 202.15 I: 8.034 Q: -7.78 | |
| XYZ | X: 55.245 Y: 59.938 Z: 51.826 | |
| CIE Lab | L:81.804 a:-4.296 b:12.471 | |
| CIE Luv | L:81.804 u:1.36 v:18.862 | |
| Decimal | 13487540 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.419, -8.11, 14.503 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 0029 Acanthus
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