Sherwin Williams Animated Coral SW 6878

What are Sherwin Williams Animated Coral undertones?

The undertone of Animated Coral 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Animated Coral SW 6878 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 9° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6878 Animated Coral HSL code: 9, 75%, 72%

• 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.
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Animated Coral

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Animated Coral:

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 6878
Animated Coral

• SW 6877
  Inner Child

  

• SW 0058
  Jazz Age Coral

  

• SW 6604
  Youthful Coral

  

• SW 6598
  Dishy Coral

  

• SW 6873
  Coral Bead

  

Darker shades

SW 6878
Animated Coral

• SW 6874
  Ardent Coral

  

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 Animated Coral with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Sherwin Williams Bathe Blue and Cay.

SW 6878
Animated Coral

• SW 6771
  Bathe Blue

  

• SW 6772
  Cay

  

• SW 6506
  Vast Sky

  

• SW 9185
  Marea Baja

  

• SW 7610
  Turkish Tile

  

• SW 9150
  Endless Sea

  

• SW 6481
  Green Bay

  

LRV of Animated Coral

Animated Coral has an LRV of 39.37% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ed9080
RGB Decimal	237, 144, 128
RGB Percent	92.94%, 56.47%, 50.20%
HSV	Hue: 9° Saturation: 45.99% Value: 92.94%
HSL	hsl(9, 75, 72)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.24 Yellow: 45.99 Key: 7.06
YIQ	Y: 169.983 I: 60.56 Q: 14.694
XYZ	X: 48.797 Y: 39.514 Z: 25.473
CIE Lab	L:69.122 a:33.459 b:23.526
CIE Luv	L:69.122 u:66.529 v:24.275
Decimal	15569024
Hunter Lab	62.86, 28.561, 19.975