Sherwin Williams Aviary Blue SW 6778

What are Sherwin Williams Aviary Blue undertones?

The undertone of Aviary Blue can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Aviary Blue SW 6778 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 189° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6778 Aviary Blue HSL code: 189, 42%, 84%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Aviary Blue

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Aviary Blue:

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 6778
Aviary Blue

• SW 6799
  Soar

  

Darker shades

SW 6778
Aviary Blue

• SW 6773
  Rapture Blue

  

• SW 9047
  After the Rain

  

• SW 9046
  Gentle Aquamarine

  

• SW 6772
  Cay

  

• SW 6779
  Liquid Blue

  

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 Aviary Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 9, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.

SW 6778
Aviary Blue

• SW 6280
  Mauve Tinge

  

• SW 0062
  Studio Mauve

  

• SW 6038
  Truly Taupe

  

• SW 6553
  Heavenly White

  

• SW 7077
  Original White

  

• SW 7635
  Palisade

  

• SW 6013
  Bitter Chocolate

  

LRV of Aviary Blue

Aviary Blue has an LRV of 72.65% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#c6e3e8
RGB Decimal	198, 227, 232
RGB Percent	77.65%, 89.02%, 90.98%
HSV	Hue: 189° Saturation: 14.66% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(189, 42, 84)
CMYK	Cyan: 14.66 Magenta: 2.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 218.899 I: -18.888 Q: -4.579
XYZ	X: 65.319 Y: 72.769 Z: 86.926
CIE Lab	L:88.337 a:-8.495 b:-5.644
CIE Luv	L:88.337 u:-15.544 v:-7.298
Decimal	13034472
Hunter Lab	85.304, -12.604, -0.704