Sherwin Williams Backdrop SW 7025

What are Sherwin Williams Backdrop undertones?

The undertone of Backdrop 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Backdrop SW 7025 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 29° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7025 Backdrop HSL code: 29, 9%, 48%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Backdrop

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Backdrop:

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 7025
Backdrop

• SW 9167
  Polished Concrete

  

• SW 6003
  Proper Gray

  

• SW 7018
  Dovetail

  

• SW 9170
  Acier

  

• SW 9573
  Hibernate

  

Darker shades

SW 7025
Backdrop

• SW 7675
  Sealskin

  

• SW 7020
  Black Fox

  

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

• SW 7514
  Foothills

  

• SW 7505
  Manor House

  

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 Backdrop with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 7025
Backdrop

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

LRV of Backdrop

Backdrop has an LRV of 20.25% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#867a6f
RGB Decimal	134, 122, 111
RGB Percent	52.55%, 47.84%, 43.53%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 17.16% Value: 52.55%
HSL	hsl(29, 9, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.96 Yellow: 17.16 Key: 47.45
YIQ	Y: 124.334 I: 10.686 Q: -0.885
XYZ	X: 19.66 Y: 20.136 Z: 17.886
CIE Lab	L:51.99 a:2.639 b:7.692
CIE Luv	L:51.99 u:7.888 v:9.777
Decimal	8813167
Hunter Lab	44.873, -0.321, 7.779