Sherwin Williams Animated Coral SW 6878
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- Animated Coral for exterior (1 photo)
- Sherwin Williams Animated Coral reviews (2 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Animated Coral undertones?
- Is Animated Coral SW 6878 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Animated Coral
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Animated Coral SW 6878
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Animated Coral SW 6878 |
| Code: | SW 6878 |
| Name: | Animated Coral |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Refreshed |
What color is Sherwin Williams Animated Coral?
Sherwin Williams Animated Coral SW 6878 is a clear, warm coral with a rosy pink base and a noticeable orange cast. Its mid-light depth and lively saturation give it enough presence for a feature wall, powder room, or painted front door without reading overly dark. In bright daylight, Animated Coral looks fresh and peachier, while warmer evening bulbs can bring out its pink-red side. Pair it with creamy white trim, pale sand tones, natural oak, rattan, or brushed brass for a grounded contrast. For a bolder scheme, use this color alongside deep teal, muted turquoise, or charcoal accents.
Animated Coral for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Animated Coral reviews (2 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Animated Coral undertones?
Animated Coral is a mid-light, soft brick red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
237, 144, 128
Is Sherwin Williams Animated Coral cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 9° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6878 Animated Coral HSL code: 9, 75%, 72%
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 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:
| 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 in 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
Darker shades
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Animated 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.
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?
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 39.37%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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 |
Color equivalents
012
Coral Reef
Benjamin Moore
P180-4
Guava Jelly
Behr
SW 6605
Charisma
Sherwin Williams
2171-40
Passion Fruit
Benjamin Moore
004
Pink Polka Dot
Benjamin Moore
2010-40
Coral Gables
Benjamin Moore
SW 6612
Ravishing Coral
Sherwin Williams
032
Coral Rock
Benjamin Moore
1304
All-a-Blaze
Benjamin Moore
2012-40
Summer Sun Pink
Benjamin Moore
PPU1-04A
Watermelon Punch
Behr
019
Salmon Run
Benjamin Moore
M170-5
Indian Sunset
Behr
2011-40
Old World
Benjamin Moore
SW 6619
Sockeye
Sherwin Williams
SW 6873
Coral Bead
Sherwin Williams
011
Paradise Peach
Benjamin Moore
2008-40
Hydrangea Flowers
Benjamin Moore
