Sherwin Williams Arrowroote SW 9502
| Official page: | Arrowroote SW 9502 |
| Code: | SW 9502 |
| Name: | Arrowroote |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Form + Function |
What color is Sherwin Williams Arrowroote?
The color Arrowroote (SW 9502) by Sherwin Williams is a light and airy neutral shade that exudes a sense of tranquility and sophistication. This versatile hue complements a range of colors, including soft blues, warm grays, and subtle greens. Pairing Arrowroote (SW 9502) with deeper tones like navy blue or charcoal can create a striking contrast, while combining it with pastel shades like blush pink or mint green can evoke a soothing and harmonious atmosphere in any space. Whether used as a wall color, in furniture, or as accent pieces, Arrowroote (SW 9502) adds a touch of timeless elegance to any room.
Arrowroote for living room
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What are Sherwin Williams Arrowroote undertones?
Arrowroote 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:
#E4DECF
RGB code:
228, 222, 207
Is Sherwin Williams Arrowroote SW 9502 cool or warm?
With a hue of 43°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 9502 Arrowroote HSL code: 43, 28%, 85%
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 Arrowroote
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Arrowroote:
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 9502
Arrowroote
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 Arrowroote with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Arrowroote
Arrowroote has an LRV of 73.49% and refers to Off‑White 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 73.49%, 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 | #e4decf | |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 222, 207 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.41%, 87.06%, 81.18% | |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 9.21% Value: 89.41% | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 28, 85) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.63 Yellow: 9.21 Key: 10.59 | |
| YIQ | Y: 222.084 I: 8.396 Q: -3.399 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.377 Y: 73.242 Z: 69.497 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.563 a:-0.514 b:8.082 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.563 u:4.332 v:12.14 | |
| Decimal | 14999247 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.582, -5.067, 11.76 |
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