Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade SW 7053
| Official page: | Adaptive Shade SW 7053 |
| Code: | SW 7053 |
| Name: | Adaptive Shade |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade?
Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade SW 7053 is a versatile neutral hue that exudes warmth and sophistication. This soft taupe tone pairs beautifully with crisp whites, earthy greens, soothing blues, and rich browns, creating a harmonious and inviting color palette. The calming undertones of Adaptive Shade make it a perfect choice for creating a serene and timeless interior space. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, this color effortlessly brings a sense of balance and tranquility to any room. Embrace the elegant simplicity of Sherwin Williams SW 7053 Adaptive Shade to elevate your decor with a touch of understated elegance.
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What are Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade undertones?
Adaptive Shade 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:
#867E70
RGB code:
134, 126, 112
Is Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade SW 7053 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 38°, this black leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 7053 Adaptive Shade HSL code: 38, 9%, 48%
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 Adaptive Shade
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 black shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Adaptive Shade:
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 7053
Adaptive Shade
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 Adaptive Shade with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.
LRV of Adaptive Shade
Adaptive Shade has an LRV of 21.24% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 21.24%, 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 | #867e70 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 134, 126, 112 | |
| RGB Percent | 52.55%, 49.41%, 43.92% | |
| HSV | Hue: 38° Saturation: 16.42% Value: 52.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 9, 48) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.97 Yellow: 16.42 Key: 47.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 126.796 I: 9.266 Q: -2.665 | |
| XYZ | X: 20.217 Y: 21.16 Z: 18.344 | |
| CIE Lab | L:53.124 a:0.515 b:8.719 | |
| CIE Luv | L:53.124 u:5.6 v:11.518 | |
| Decimal | 8814192 | |
| Hunter Lab | 46.0, -2.052, 8.556 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 7053 Adaptive Shade
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