Sherwin Williams Best Bronze SW 6160

What are Sherwin Williams Best Bronze undertones?

The undertone of Best Bronze 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Best Bronze SW 6160 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 37° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6160 Best Bronze HSL code: 37, 20%, 30%

• 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.
• 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 Best Bronze

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 Best Bronze:

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 6160
Best Bronze

• SW 9609
  Landmark

  

• SW 7054
  Oak Leaf Brown

  

• SW 2820
  Downing Earth

  

• SW 7740
  Messenger Bag

  

• SW 7040
  Smokehouse

  

Darker shades

SW 6160
Best Bronze

• SW 7055
  Enduring Bronze

  

• SW 2926
  Iron Gate

  

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 Best Bronze with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.

SW 6160
Best Bronze

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

LRV of Best Bronze

Best Bronze has an LRV of 8.55% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5d513e
RGB Decimal	93, 81, 62
RGB Percent	36.47%, 31.76%, 24.31%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 33.33% Value: 36.47%
HSL	hsl(37, 20, 30)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.9 Yellow: 33.33 Key: 63.53
YIQ	Y: 82.422 I: 13.256 Q: -3.374
XYZ	X: 8.326 Y: 8.56 Z: 5.77
CIE Lab	L:35.123 a:1.703 b:13.022
CIE Luv	L:35.123 u:8.389 v:14.524
Decimal	6115646
Hunter Lab	29.258, -0.403, 8.788