Sherwin Williams Artisan Tan SW 7540
| Code: | SW 7540 |
| Name: | Artisan Tan |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Timeless Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Artisan Tan?
Sherwin Williams SW 7540 Artisan Tan offers a warm, inviting touch to any space, creating a cozy atmosphere. This versatile shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites, muted grays, and soft blues, enhancing its timeless charm. SW 7540 Artisan Tan can be combined with rich browns and earthy greens for a harmonious color palette that exudes sophistication and elegance. Whether used as the main wall color or as an accent, this hue brings a sense of tranquility and balance to a room, making it a perfect choice for creating a welcoming and stylish interior.
Artisan Tan for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Artisan Tan for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 7540 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 7540 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Artisan Tan reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Artisan Tan undertones?
The undertone of Artisan Tan 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#B09879
RGB code:
176, 152, 121
Is Sherwin Williams Artisan Tan SW 7540 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 34° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 7540 Artisan Tan HSL code: 34, 26%, 58%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- 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.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Artisan Tan
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Artisan Tan:
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 7540
Artisan Tan
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 Artisan Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.
LRV of Artisan Tan
Artisan Tan has an LRV of 33.1% 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 33.1%, 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 | #b09879 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 176, 152, 121 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.02%, 59.61%, 47.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 31.25% Value: 69.02% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 26, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.64 Yellow: 31.25 Key: 30.98 | |
| YIQ | Y: 155.642 I: 24.263 Q: -4.57 | |
| XYZ | X: 32.584 Y: 33.068 Z: 22.75 | |
| CIE Lab | L:64.216 a:4.18 b:19.625 | |
| CIE Luv | L:64.216 u:17.139 v:25.293 | |
| Decimal | 11573369 | |
| Hunter Lab | 57.505, 0.51, 16.797 | |
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