Sherwin Williams Avid Apricot SW 6639
| Official page: | Avid Apricot SW 6639 |
| Code: | SW 6639 |
| Name: | Avid Apricot |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Avid Apricot?
Welcome to a space brought to life with the warmth of Sherwin Williams SW 6639, a vibrant Avid Apricot hue. This invigorating shade infuses any room with a sense of energy and playfulness, perfect for creative spaces like home offices or children's playrooms. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout an entire room, SW 6639 adds a delightful pop of color that complements both modern and traditional decor styles. Embrace the joyful spirit of Avid Apricot in your home and create a space that radiates positivity and charm.
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What are Sherwin Williams Avid Apricot undertones?
The undertone of Avid Apricot 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#F4C69F
RGB code:
244, 198, 159
Is Sherwin Williams Avid Apricot SW 6639 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 28° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6639 Avid Apricot HSL code: 28, 79%, 79%
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 red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
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 Avid Apricot
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 Red shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Avid Apricot:
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 6639
Avid Apricot
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 Avid Apricot with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 208, such as Sherwin Williams Bewitching Blue and Dazzle.
LRV of Avid Apricot
Avid Apricot has an LRV of 62.32% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 62.32%, 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 | #f4c69f |  |
| RGB Decimal | 244, 198, 159 | |
| RGB Percent | 95.69%, 77.65%, 62.35% | |
| HSV | Hue: 28° Saturation: 34.84% Value: 95.69% | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 79, 79) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.85 Yellow: 34.84 Key: 4.31 | |
| YIQ | Y: 207.308 I: 39.944 Q: -2.406 | |
| XYZ | X: 63.761 Y: 62.128 Z: 41.425 | |
| CIE Lab | L:82.981 a:11.057 b:25.737 | |
| CIE Luv | L:82.981 u:32.243 v:33.361 | |
| Decimal | 16041631 | |
| Hunter Lab | 78.821, 6.459, 24.015 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6639 Avid Apricot
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