Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto SW 2941
| Official page: | Blue Grotto SW 2941 |
| Code: | SW 2941 |
| Name: | Blue Grotto |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto?
Embrace a sense of serenity and sophistication with Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto (SW 2941). This captivating shade of blue effortlessly brings a touch of tranquility to any space, evoking a feeling of calm and clarity. Ideal for bedrooms, home offices, or living rooms, Blue Grotto adds depth and richness to a room, creating a space that is both inviting and stylish. Allow this versatile color to transform your interiors into a tranquil retreat where you can relax and recharge. Let Sherwin Williams SW 2941 Blue Grotto be the backdrop for your daily moments of peace and creativity.
Blue Grotto for bedroom
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Blue Grotto for living room
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Sherwin Williams SW 2941 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 2941 on kitchen cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto undertones?
The undertone of Blue Grotto can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#014E71
RGB code:
1, 78, 113
Is Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto SW 2941 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 199° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 2941 Blue Grotto HSL code: 199, 98%, 22%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Blue Grotto
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Blue Grotto:
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 2941
Blue Grotto
Darker shades
SW 2941
Blue Grotto
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 Blue Grotto with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Sherwin Williams Coral Reef and Lei Flower.
LRV of Blue Grotto
Blue Grotto has an LRV of 5.13% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 5.13%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #014e71 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 1, 78, 113 | |
| RGB Percent | 0.39%, 30.59%, 44.31% | |
| HSV | Hue: 199° Saturation: 99.12% Value: 44.31% | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 98, 22) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 99.12 Magenta: 30.97 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 55.69 | |
| YIQ | Y: 58.967 I: -57.131 Q: -5.396 | |
| XYZ | X: 5.716 Y: 6.647 Z: 16.6 | |
| CIE Lab | L:30.989 a:-6.642 b:-25.828 | |
| CIE Luv | L:30.989 u:-20.357 v:-33.412 | |
| Decimal | 85617 | |
| Hunter Lab | 25.781, -5.54, -20.129 | |
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