Sherwin Williams Blue Iris SW 9687

What are Sherwin Williams Blue Iris undertones?

The undertone of Blue Iris 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Blue Iris SW 9687 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 210° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9687 Blue Iris HSL code: 210, 6%, 87%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Blue Iris

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Blue Iris:

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.

Darker shades

SW 9687
Blue Iris

• SW 6254
  Lazy Gray

  

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 Iris with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.

SW 9687
Blue Iris

• SW 6038
  Truly Taupe

  

• SW 6553
  Heavenly White

  

• SW 7077
  Original White

  

• SW 7635
  Palisade

  

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

• SW 7032
  Warm Stone

  

• SW 9550
  Mercurial

  

LRV of Blue Iris

Blue Iris has an LRV of 72.97% 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	#dcdee0
RGB Decimal	220, 222, 224
RGB Percent	86.27%, 87.06%, 87.84%
HSV	Hue: 210° Saturation: 1.79% Value: 87.84%
HSL	hsl(210, 6, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.79 Magenta: 0.89 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16
YIQ	Y: 221.63 I: -1.834 Q: 0.199
XYZ	X: 69.088 Y: 72.84 Z: 80.921
CIE Lab	L:88.371 a:-0.313 b:-1.21
CIE Luv	L:88.371 u:-1.231 v:-1.795
Decimal	14474976
Hunter Lab	85.346, -4.861, 3.527