Sherwin Williams Arugula SW 6446

Official page:Arugula SW 6446
Code:SW 6446
Name:Arugula
Brand:Sherwin Williams

What color is Sherwin Williams Arugula?

Sherwin Williams SW 6446 Arugula is a vibrant green hue that brings a fresh and lively feel to any space. This color pairs beautifully with neutrals such as crisp white or warm beige to create a harmonious balance. For a more bold and modern look, try combining Arugula with accents in SW 7022 Alpaca or SW 6258 Tricorn Black. Incorporating touches of SW 7036 Accessible Beige or SW 6182 Ethereal Mood can help soften the intensity of Arugula while maintaining a cohesive color scheme. Whether used as a pop of color in accessories or as a statement wall, this versatile shade adds a touch of nature-inspired energy to your interiors. Discover the endless possibilities of Sherwin Williams SW 6446 Arugula in your next design project.

Sherwin Williams Arugula reviews

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What are Sherwin Williams Arugula undertones?

The undertone of Arugula can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#42603C

RGB code:

66, 96, 60

Is Sherwin Williams Arugula SW 6446 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 110° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6446 Arugula HSL code: 110, 23%, 31%

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.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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 Arugula

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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Arugula:

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

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 Arugula with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 290, such as Sherwin Williams Wood Violet and Berry Cream.

LRV of Arugula

Arugula has an LRV of 9.86% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 9.86%, 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#42603cCopy color code
RGB Decimal66, 96, 60Copy color code
RGB Percent25.88%, 37.65%, 23.53%Copy color code
HSVHue: 110° Saturation: 37.5% Value: 37.65%Copy color code
HSLhsl(110, 23, 31)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 31.25 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 37.5 Key: 62.35Copy color code
YIQY: 82.926 I: -6.309 Q: -17.549Copy color code
XYZX: 7.245 Y: 9.85 Z: 5.793Copy color code
CIE LabL:37.572 a:-18.913 b:17.142Copy color code
CIE LuvL:37.572 u:-14.516 v:22.444Copy color code
Decimal4350012Copy color code
Hunter Lab31.385, -13.718, 11.025Copy color code
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