Sherwin Williams Artichoke SW 6179

What are Sherwin Williams Artichoke undertones?

The undertone of Artichoke 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Artichoke SW 6179 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 66° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6179 Artichoke HSL code: 66, 12%, 45%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 Artichoke

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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Artichoke:

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 6179
Artichoke

• SW 6199
  Rare Gray

  

• SW 9130
  Evergreen Fog

  

• SW 6185
  Escape Gray

  

• SW 9648
  Frosted Fern

  

• SW 7741
  Willow Tree

  

Darker shades

SW 6179
Artichoke

• SW 6180
  Oakmoss

  

• SW 6181
  Secret Garden

  

• SW 2929
  Garden Path

  

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 Artichoke with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 246, such as Sherwin Williams Purple Passage and Elation.

SW 6179
Artichoke

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 6827
  Elation

  

• SW 7139
  Lady's Slipper

  

• SW 6824
  Forget-Me-Not

  

• SW 6545
  Majestic Purple

  

• SW 6552
  Dewberry

  

• SW 6823
  Brave Purple

  

LRV of Artichoke

Artichoke has an LRV of 21% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#7f8266
RGB Decimal	127, 130, 102
RGB Percent	49.80%, 50.98%, 40.00%
HSV	Hue: 66° Saturation: 21.54% Value: 50.98%
HSL	hsl(66, 12, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.31 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 21.54 Key: 49.02
YIQ	Y: 125.911 I: 7.21 Q: -9.348
XYZ	X: 19.133 Y: 21.437 Z: 15.697
CIE Lab	L:53.424 a:-6.209 b:14.829
CIE Luv	L:53.424 u:-0.332 v:20.279
Decimal	8356454
Hunter Lab	46.3, -7.262, 12.309