Sherwin Williams Breaktime SW 6463
| Official page: | Breaktime SW 6463 |
| Code: | SW 6463 |
| Name: | Breaktime |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, Gentle Medley |
What color is Sherwin Williams Breaktime?
Invite a refreshing touch of Breaktime (SW 6463) into your home, where its soothing green hue evokes a sense of calm and rejuvenation. This color pairs beautifully with natural elements, making it a perfect choice for a serene bedroom or a tranquil spa-like bathroom. The versatility of Breaktime (SW 6463) extends to creating a serene office space that promotes focus and productivity. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout the room, this color effortlessly brings a breath of fresh air to any space it graces. Embrace the tranquil vibe of Breaktime (SW 6463) and transform your living spaces into serene sanctuaries.
Breaktime for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Breaktime for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6463 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Light real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6463 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Breaktime reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Breaktime undertones?
The undertone of Breaktime can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#C4D9CE
RGB code:
196, 217, 206
Is Sherwin Williams Breaktime SW 6463 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 149° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6463 Breaktime HSL code: 149, 22%, 81%
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 green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- 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.
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 Breaktime
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Breaktime:
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
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Darker shades
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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 Breaktime with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 329, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Ruby Violet.
LRV of Breaktime
Breaktime has an LRV of 65.92% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident 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 65.92%, 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 | #c4d9ce |  |
| RGB Decimal | 196, 217, 206 | |
| RGB Percent | 76.86%, 85.10%, 80.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 149° Saturation: 9.68% Value: 85.1% | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 22, 81) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 9.68 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.07 Key: 14.9 | |
| YIQ | Y: 209.467 I: -8.979 Q: -7.865 | |
| XYZ | X: 58.715 Y: 65.817 Z: 67.986 | |
| CIE Lab | L:84.903 a:-9.092 b:3.028 | |
| CIE Luv | L:84.903 u:-10.972 v:6.151 | |
| Decimal | 12900814 | |
| Hunter Lab | 81.128, -12.786, 7.103 | |
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