Sherwin Williams Believable Buff SW 6120

What are Sherwin Williams Believable Buff undertones?

The undertone of Believable 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Believable Buff SW 6120 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 36° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6120 Believable Buff HSL code: 36, 41%, 76%

• 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 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 Believable 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 Believable 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 6120
Believable Buff

• SW 7719
  Fresco Cream

  

• SW 6141
  Softer Tan

  

• SW 9507
  Cream and Sugar

  

• SW 8917
  Shell White

  

• SW 7552
  Bauhaus Buff

  

Darker shades

SW 6120
Believable Buff

• SW 2813
  Downing Straw

  

• SW 0012
  Empire Gold

  

• SW 7697
  Safari

  

• SW 0036
  Buckram Binding

  

• SW 7699
  Rustic City

  

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 Believable Buff with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Sherwin Williams Tarragon and Rain Cloud.

SW 6120
Believable Buff

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

LRV of Believable Buff

Believable Buff has an LRV of 58.51% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dbc7a8
RGB Decimal	219, 199, 168
RGB Percent	85.88%, 78.04%, 65.88%
HSV	Hue: 36° Saturation: 23.29% Value: 85.88%
HSL	hsl(36, 41, 76)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.13 Yellow: 23.29 Key: 14.12
YIQ	Y: 201.446 I: 21.88 Q: -5.416
XYZ	X: 56.704 Y: 58.736 Z: 45.385
CIE Lab	L:81.146 a:2.184 b:18.094
CIE Luv	L:81.146 u:14.104 v:25.223
Decimal	14403496
Hunter Lab	76.639, -2.049, 18.536