Sherwin Williams Bittersweet Stem SW 7536

What are Sherwin Williams Bittersweet Stem undertones?

The undertone of Bittersweet Stem 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Bittersweet Stem SW 7536 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 32° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7536 Bittersweet Stem HSL code: 32, 32%, 70%

• 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 Bittersweet Stem

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 Bittersweet Stem:

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 7536
Bittersweet Stem

• SW 6085
  Simplify Beige

  

• SW 6084
  Modest White

  

• SW 7567
  Natural Tan

  

• SW 7532
  Urban Putty

  

• SW 2822
  Downing Sand

  

Darker shades

SW 7536
Bittersweet Stem

• SW 9104
  Woven Wicker

  

• SW 6123
  Baguette

  

• SW 7538
  Tamarind

  

• SW 9103
  Farro

  

• SW 7690
  Townhall Tan

  

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 Bittersweet Stem with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 7536
Bittersweet Stem

• 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 Bittersweet Stem

Bittersweet Stem has an LRV of 47.84% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#cbb49a
RGB Decimal	203, 180, 154
RGB Percent	79.61%, 70.59%, 60.39%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 24.14% Value: 79.61%
HSL	hsl(32, 32, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.33 Yellow: 24.14 Key: 20.39
YIQ	Y: 183.913 I: 22.061 Q: -3.226
XYZ	X: 46.782 Y: 47.674 Z: 37.301
CIE Lab	L:74.619 a:4.179 b:16.297
CIE Luv	L:74.619 u:15.83 v:22.02
Decimal	13350042
Hunter Lab	69.046, 0.113, 16.302