Sherwin Williams Animated Coral SW 6878

Official page:Animated Coral SW 6878
Code:SW 6878
Name:Animated Coral
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Refreshed

What color is Sherwin Williams Animated Coral?

Animate Coral SW 6878 is a vibrant combination of peachy pink and warm orange tones. This dynamic color brings energy and playfulness to any space. Pair Animate Coral with soft beige tones for a sophisticated and modern look, or with deep navy blue for a bold and dramatic contrast. This versatile color can be used as a statement wall or as an accent color in accessories like throw pillows or artwork. Embrace the lively spirit of Animate Coral in your decor to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

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.

Sw 6878 Exterior
@halfacrehomedesign

Sherwin Williams Animated Coral reviews (2 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Sherwin Williams Animated Coral Wall Paint
@diffmiller
Sw Animated Coral Painted Furniture
@oftheessencedesigns

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What are Sherwin Williams Animated Coral undertones?

Animated Coral 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:

#ED9080

RGB code:

237, 144, 128

Is Sherwin Williams Animated Coral SW 6878 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

SW 6878
Animated Coral

Complementary color scheme

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 lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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

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HEX#ed9080Copy color code
RGB Decimal237, 144, 128Copy color code
RGB Percent92.94%, 56.47%, 50.20%Copy color code
HSVHue: 9° Saturation: 45.99% Value: 92.94%Copy color code
HSLhsl(9, 75, 72)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.24 Yellow: 45.99 Key: 7.06Copy color code
YIQY: 169.983 I: 60.56 Q: 14.694Copy color code
XYZX: 48.797 Y: 39.514 Z: 25.473Copy color code
CIE LabL:69.122 a:33.459 b:23.526Copy color code
CIE LuvL:69.122 u:66.529 v:24.275Copy color code
Decimal15569024Copy color code
Hunter Lab62.86, 28.561, 19.975Copy color code
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