Sherwin Williams Audrey's Blush SW 9001
| Official page: | Audrey's Blush SW 9001 |
| Code: | SW 9001 |
| Name: | Audrey's Blush |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Audrey's Blush?
Sherwin Williams SW 9001, Audrey's Blush, is a soft and elegant hue that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This delicate shade pairs beautifully with neutrals like SW 7004 Snowbound and SW 7036 Accessible Beige, creating a soothing and harmonious color palette. For a more dramatic look, combine Audrey's Blush with deep shades such as SW 7068 Grizzle Gray or SW 9184 Tricorn Black. Whether used as a wall color, accent furniture, or decor accessories, SW 9001 lends a subtle warmth and a timeless charm to your interior design.
Audrey's Blush for bedroom
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Audrey's Blush for living room
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Sherwin Williams SW 9001 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 9001 on kitchen cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Audrey's Blush reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Audrey's Blush undertones?
The undertone of Audrey's Blush 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#AE8087
RGB code:
174, 128, 135
Is Sherwin Williams Audrey's Blush SW 9001 cool or warm?
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With a hue of 351° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9001 Audrey's Blush HSL code: 351, 22%, 59%
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 pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
- 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 Audrey's Blush
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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Audrey's Blush:
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 9001
Audrey's Blush
Darker shades
SW 9001
Audrey's Blush
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 Audrey's Blush with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 171, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Audrey's Blush
Audrey's Blush has an LRV of 26.25% 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 26.25%, 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 | #ae8087 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 174, 128, 135 | |
| RGB Percent | 68.24%, 50.20%, 52.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 351° Saturation: 26.44% Value: 68.24% | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 22, 59) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 26.44 Yellow: 22.41 Key: 31.76 | |
| YIQ | Y: 142.552 I: 25.162 Q: 11.909 | |
| XYZ | X: 29.548 Y: 26.188 Z: 26.413 | |
| CIE Lab | L:58.215 a:18.822 b:3.222 | |
| CIE Luv | L:58.215 u:28.597 v:1.162 | |
| Decimal | 11436167 | |
| Hunter Lab | 51.174, 13.512, 5.219 | |
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