Sherwin Williams Caen Stone SW 0028

Code:SW 0028
Name:Caen Stone
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:Living Well, Historic Interior Color Wall, Colonial Revival (1870s-1900s)

What color is Sherwin Williams Caen Stone?

Elevate your living space with the timeless sophistication of Caen Stone (SW 0028) by Sherwin Williams. This warm and inviting neutral tone exudes elegance and versatility, effortlessly complementing a variety of design styles. Transform your bedroom into a tranquil retreat or infuse your kitchen with a sense of warmth and comfort. Caen Stone is perfect for creating a cozy and harmonious atmosphere in living rooms, dining rooms, and home offices. Embrace the beauty of Caen Stone to create a home that is both stylish and welcoming.

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What are Sherwin Williams Caen Stone undertones?

Caen Stone has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#ECD0B1

RGB code:

236, 208, 177

Is Sherwin Williams Caen Stone SW 0028 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 32° on the HSL hue wheel, this Beige sits firmly on the warm side.

SW 0028 Caen Stone HSL code: 32, 61%, 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.

How light temperature affects Caen Stone

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Caen Stone:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Caen Stone with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Sherwin Williams St. Bart's and Sleepy Hollow.

LRV of Caen Stone

Caen Stone has an LRV of 66.38% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 66.38%, 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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HEX#ecd0b1Copy color code
RGB Decimal236, 208, 177Copy color code
RGB Percent92.55%, 81.57%, 69.41%Copy color code
HSVHue: 32° Saturation: 25.0% Value: 92.55%Copy color code
HSLhsl(32, 61, 81)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.86 Yellow: 25.0 Key: 7.45Copy color code
YIQY: 212.838 I: 26.647 Q: -3.724Copy color code
XYZX: 65.084 Y: 66.121 Z: 50.917Copy color code
CIE LabL:85.058 a:5.109 b:19.0Copy color code
CIE LuvL:85.058 u:19.212 v:26.112Copy color code
Decimal15519921Copy color code
Hunter Lab81.315, 0.569, 19.794Copy color code
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