Sherwin Williams Burgundy SW 6300

What are Sherwin Williams Burgundy undertones?

The undertone of Burgundy 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Burgundy SW 6300 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 346° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6300 Burgundy HSL code: 346, 32%, 29%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Burgundy

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Burgundy:

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 6300
Burgundy

• SW 6306
  Cordial

  

• SW 6572
  Ruby Shade

  

• SW 6307
  Fine Wine

  

• SW 6573
  Juneberry

  

• SW 6313
  Kirsch Red

  

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 Burgundy with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 166, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 6300
Burgundy

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 0017
  Calico

  

• SW 6217
  Topsail

  

• SW 6218
  Tradewind

  

• SW 9679
  Juniper

  

LRV of Burgundy

Burgundy has an LRV of 5.39% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#63333e
RGB Decimal	99, 51, 62
RGB Percent	38.82%, 20.00%, 24.31%
HSV	Hue: 346° Saturation: 48.48% Value: 38.82%
HSL	hsl(346, 32, 29)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 48.48 Yellow: 37.37 Key: 61.18
YIQ	Y: 66.606 I: 25.068 Q: 13.577
XYZ	X: 7.199 Y: 5.369 Z: 5.213
CIE Lab	L:27.76 a:22.93 b:2.825
CIE Luv	L:27.76 u:29.138 v:-0.326
Decimal	6501182
Hunter Lab	23.17, 14.912, 2.879