Sherwin Williams Baroness SW 6837

What are Sherwin Williams Baroness undertones?

The undertone of Baroness can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Baroness SW 6837 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 300° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6837 Baroness HSL code: 300, 16%, 59%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Baroness

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Baroness:

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 6837
Baroness

• SW 6555
  Enchant

  

• SW 6836
  Novel Lilac

  

Darker shades

SW 6837
Baroness

• SW 6838
  Vigorous Violet

  

• SW 9069
  Veri Berri

  

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 Baroness with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 120, such as Sherwin Williams Kingston and Window Pane.

SW 6837
Baroness

• SW 9677
  Kingston

  

• SW 6210
  Window Pane

  

• SW 9657
  Piedmont

  

• SW 9678
  Holly Glen

  

• SW 6476
  Glimmer

  

• SW 7742
  Agate Green

  

• SW 6440
  Courtyard

  

LRV of Baroness

Baroness has an LRV of 27.74% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#a785a7
RGB Decimal	167, 133, 167
RGB Percent	65.49%, 52.16%, 65.49%
HSV	Hue: 300° Saturation: 20.36% Value: 65.49%
HSL	hsl(300, 16, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 20.36 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.51
YIQ	Y: 147.042 I: 9.335 Q: 17.773
XYZ	X: 31.298 Y: 27.781 Z: 40.262
CIE Lab	L:59.691 a:19.019 b:-13.051
CIE Luv	L:59.691 u:17.269 v:-22.319
Decimal	10978727
Hunter Lab	52.708, 13.753, -8.395