Sherwin Williams Baked Clay SW 6340

Official page:Baked Clay SW 6340
Code:SW 6340
Name:Baked Clay
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:West Elm

What color is Sherwin Williams Baked Clay?

Embrace the warm and earthy charm of Sherwin Williams Baked Clay (SW 6340) in your home decor. This inviting hue exudes a cozy atmosphere, perfect for creating a welcoming ambiance in living rooms, bedrooms, or even dining areas. Baked Clay's (SW 6340) rich terracotta undertones effortlessly complement rustic and modern interiors alike, adding depth and character to any space. Infuse your home with a touch of sophistication and warmth by incorporating Baked Clay (SW 6340) into your color palette. Let this versatile shade transform your rooms into inviting retreats, enveloping you in its comforting embrace.

Baked Clay for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Sherwin Williams Baked Clay front door
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What are Sherwin Williams Baked Clay undertones?

Baked Clay 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:

#C1785C

RGB code:

193, 120, 92

Is Sherwin Williams Baked Clay SW 6340 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 17° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.

SW 6340 Baked Clay HSL code: 17, 45%, 56%

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 Baked Clay

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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 Baked Clay:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Baked Clay with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 197, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

LRV of Baked Clay

Baked Clay has an LRV of 25.58% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 25.58%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#c1785cCopy color code
RGB Decimal193, 120, 92Copy color code
RGB Percent75.69%, 47.06%, 36.08%Copy color code
HSVHue: 17° Saturation: 52.33% Value: 75.69%Copy color code
HSLhsl(17, 45, 56)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 37.82 Yellow: 52.33 Key: 24.31Copy color code
YIQY: 138.635 I: 52.498 Q: 6.729Copy color code
XYZX: 30.642 Y: 25.546 Z: 13.439Copy color code
CIE LabL:57.603 a:25.588 b:27.323Copy color code
CIE LuvL:57.603 u:53.953 v:28.392Copy color code
Decimal12679260Copy color code
Hunter Lab50.543, 19.768, 19.615Copy color code
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