Sherwin Williams Azure Tide SW 9684
| Official page: | Azure Tide SW 9684 |
| Code: | SW 9684 |
| Name: | Azure Tide |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected |
What color is Sherwin Williams Azure Tide?
Embrace the soothing vibes of Azure Tide, a serene hue that effortlessly evokes a sense of calm and tranquility. This captivating shade, also known as SW 9684, is perfect for creating a dreamy and ethereal atmosphere in your bedroom or bathroom. Picture your space adorned with soft azure walls, instantly transporting you to a coastal paradise where relaxation knows no bounds. Azure Tide lends itself beautifully to interiors seeking a touch of elegance and sophistication, making it an ideal choice for a sophisticated living room or a chic home office. Infuse your home with the refreshing charm of Azure Tide, and watch as your rooms come to life with a revitalizing energy that soothes the soul.
Azure Tide for bedroom
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Azure Tide for living room
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 9684 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Azure Tide reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Azure Tide undertones?
The undertone of Azure Tide 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#436585
RGB code:
67, 101, 133
Is Sherwin Williams Azure Tide SW 9684 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 209° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9684 Azure Tide HSL code: 209, 33%, 39%
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 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.
- 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 Azure Tide
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Azure Tide:
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 9684
Azure Tide
Darker shades
SW 9684
Azure Tide
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 Azure Tide with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 29, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Azure Tide
Azure Tide has an LRV of 12.29% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 12.29%, 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 | #436585 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 67, 101, 133 | |
| RGB Percent | 26.27%, 39.61%, 52.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 209° Saturation: 49.62% Value: 52.16% | |
| HSL | hsl(209, 33, 39) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 49.62 Magenta: 24.06 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.84 | |
| YIQ | Y: 94.482 I: -30.544 Q: 2.766 | |
| XYZ | X: 11.2 Y: 12.193 Z: 23.947 | |
| CIE Lab | L:41.522 a:-2.806 b:-21.549 | |
| CIE Luv | L:41.522 u:-15.857 v:-30.061 | |
| Decimal | 4416901 | |
| Hunter Lab | 34.919, -3.854, -16.218 | |
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