Sherwin Williams Auger Shell SW 9159
| Official page: | Auger Shell SW 9159 |
| Code: | SW 9159 |
| Name: | Auger Shell |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Pottery Barn |
What color is Sherwin Williams Auger Shell?
Sherwin Williams SW 9159 Auger Shell is a warm and inviting color that exudes sophistication and elegance. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with neutral tones such as SW 7008 Alabaster and SW 7036 Accessible Beige, creating a soft and harmonious color palette. For a bolder look, consider pairing Auger Shell with contrasting colors like SW 6258 Tricorn Black or SW 6244 Naval for a more dramatic effect. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Auger Shell adds a touch of warmth and style to any space.
Auger Shell for bedroom
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Auger Shell for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this purple shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 9159 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 9159 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Auger Shell reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple 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 Auger Shell undertones?
Auger Shell 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:
#9F9291
RGB code:
159, 146, 145
Is Sherwin Williams Auger Shell SW 9159 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 4°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 9159 Auger Shell HSL code: 4, 7%, 60%
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 Auger Shell
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Auger Shell:
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 9159
Auger Shell
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 Auger Shell with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 184, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Auger Shell
Auger Shell has an LRV of 30.14% 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 30.14%, 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 | #9f9291 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 159, 146, 145 | |
| RGB Percent | 62.35%, 57.25%, 56.86% | |
| HSV | Hue: 4° Saturation: 8.81% Value: 62.35% | |
| HSL | hsl(4, 7, 60) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.18 Yellow: 8.81 Key: 37.65 | |
| YIQ | Y: 149.773 I: 8.068 Q: 2.439 | |
| XYZ | X: 29.687 Y: 29.973 Z: 31.002 | |
| CIE Lab | L:61.631 a:4.626 b:2.272 | |
| CIE Luv | L:61.631 u:7.735 v:2.429 | |
| Decimal | 10457745 | |
| Hunter Lab | 54.748, 0.982, 4.75 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9159 Auger Shell
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