Sherwin Williams Accolade SW 9516

What are Sherwin Williams Accolade undertones?

The undertone of Accolade 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Accolade SW 9516 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 41° thisGreigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9516 Accolade HSL code: 41, 21%, 79%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Accolade

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 Greige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Accolade:

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 9516
Accolade

• SW 7014
  Eider White

  

• SW 7029
  Agreeable Gray

  

• SW 9165
  Gossamer Veil

  

• SW 9166
  Drift of Mist

  

• SW 6168
  Moderne White

  

Darker shades

SW 9516
Accolade

• SW 9513
  Sleepy Owlet

  

• SW 7543
  Avenue Tan

  

• SW 9510
  Peace of Mind

  

• SW 9587
  Mushroom

  

• SW 7544
  Fenland

  

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 Accolade with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 9516
Accolade

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

LRV of Accolade

Accolade has an LRV of 62.07% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d5cebf
RGB Decimal	213, 206, 191
RGB Percent	83.53%, 80.78%, 74.90%
HSV	Hue: 41° Saturation: 10.33% Value: 83.53%
HSL	hsl(41, 21, 79)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.29 Yellow: 10.33 Key: 16.47
YIQ	Y: 206.383 I: 8.991 Q: -3.187
XYZ	X: 58.914 Y: 62.051 Z: 58.15
CIE Lab	L:82.941 a:-0.153 b:8.322
CIE Luv	L:82.941 u:4.951 v:12.278
Decimal	14012095
Hunter Lab	78.772, -4.351, 11.373