Sherwin Williams Breakwater SW 9638
| Code: | SW 9638 |
| Name: | Breakwater |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Rustic + Refined |
What color is Sherwin Williams Breakwater?
Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of Sherwin Williams Breakwater SW 9638. This calming shade effortlessly infuses any room with a sense of serenity and sophistication. Whether adorning the walls of a sunlit living room or a cozy bedroom retreat, Breakwater SW 9638 radiates a timeless elegance that complements both modern and traditional décor styles. Transform your space into a sanctuary by embracing the soothing essence of Breakwater SW 9638.
Breakwater 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 Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Breakwater for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 9638 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 9638 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 Breakwater 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 Breakwater undertones?
The undertone of Breakwater 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#A2A8A6
RGB code:
162, 168, 166
Is Sherwin Williams Breakwater SW 9638 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 160° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9638 Breakwater HSL code: 160, 3%, 65%
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 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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Breakwater
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Breakwater:
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 9638
Breakwater
Darker shades
SW 9638
Breakwater
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 Breakwater with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 340, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Chaise Mauve.
LRV of Breakwater
Breakwater has an LRV of 38.31% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 38.31%, 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 | #a2a8a6 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 162, 168, 166 | |
| RGB Percent | 63.53%, 65.88%, 65.10% | |
| HSV | Hue: 160° Saturation: 3.57% Value: 65.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 3, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.57 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.19 Key: 34.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 165.978 I: -2.933 Q: -1.892 | |
| XYZ | X: 35.784 Y: 38.44 Z: 41.6 | |
| CIE Lab | L:68.343 a:-2.51 b:0.295 | |
| CIE Luv | L:68.343 u:-3.263 v:0.854 | |
| Decimal | 10660006 | |
| Hunter Lab | 62.0, -5.476, 3.618 | |
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