Sherwin Williams Bauhaus Buff SW 7552

What are Sherwin Williams Bauhaus Buff undertones?

The undertone of Bauhaus Buff 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Bauhaus Buff SW 7552 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 33° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7552 Bauhaus Buff HSL code: 33, 36%, 85%

• 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.
• 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

How light temperature affects Bauhaus Buff

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Bauhaus Buff:

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 7552
Bauhaus Buff

• SW 6091
  Reliable White

  

• SW 0053
  Porcelain

  

• SW 6056
  Polite White

  

• SW 9696
  Pale Pink

  

• SW 7000
  Ibis White

  

Darker shades

SW 7552
Bauhaus Buff

• SW 6122
  Camelback

  

• SW 9102
  Quinoa

  

• SW 7689
  Row House Tan

  

• SW 6106
  Kilim Beige

  

• SW 7719
  Fresco Cream

  

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 Bauhaus Buff with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 7552
Bauhaus Buff

• 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 Bauhaus Buff

Bauhaus Buff has an LRV of 72.06% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#e7dbcc
RGB Decimal	231, 219, 204
RGB Percent	90.59%, 85.88%, 80.00%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 11.69% Value: 90.59%
HSL	hsl(33, 36, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.19 Yellow: 11.69 Key: 9.41
YIQ	Y: 220.878 I: 11.971 Q: -2.13
XYZ	X: 69.184 Y: 72.013 Z: 67.366
CIE Lab	L:87.975 a:1.605 b:8.846
CIE Luv	L:87.975 u:7.921 v:12.838
Decimal	15195084
Hunter Lab	84.86, -2.98, 12.335