Sherwin Williams Andiron SW 6174

What are Sherwin Williams Andiron undertones?

The undertone of Andiron can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Andiron SW 6174 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 50° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6174 Andiron HSL code: 50, 10%, 24%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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 Andiron

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Andiron:

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 6174
Andiron

• SW 9595
  Braintree

  

• SW 6201
  Thunderous

  

• SW 9524
  Crooked River

  

• SW 2846
  Roycroft Bronze Green

  

• SW 9525
  Hidden Trail

  

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 Andiron with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 230, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 6174
Andiron

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

• SW 2739
  Charcoal Blue

  

LRV of Andiron

Andiron has an LRV of 5.13% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#424036
RGB Decimal	66, 64, 54
RGB Percent	25.88%, 25.10%, 21.18%
HSV	Hue: 50° Saturation: 18.18% Value: 25.88%
HSL	hsl(50, 10, 24)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.03 Yellow: 18.18 Key: 74.12
YIQ	Y: 63.458 I: 4.405 Q: -2.689
XYZ	X: 4.746 Y: 5.091 Z: 4.222
CIE Lab	L:26.994 a:-1.199 b:6.435
CIE Luv	L:26.994 u:1.608 v:7.114
Decimal	4341814
Hunter Lab	22.564, -1.944, 4.702