Sherwin Williams Candid Blue SW 6953
| Official page: | Candid Blue SW 6953 |
| Code: | SW 6953 |
| Name: | Candid Blue |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Candid Blue?
Sherwin Williams SW 6953 Candid Blue exudes a peaceful and calming ambiance, reminiscent of clear skies on a perfect summer day. This serene hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft grays, and natural wood tones, creating a harmonious and inviting space. When complemented with accents in SW 6953's complementary shades, such as SW 7020 Black Fox, the room achieves a sophisticated and timeless look. The versatile nature of Candid Blue allows it to be effortlessly incorporated into various interior styles, from coastal chic to modern minimalism, adding a touch of elegance to any room.
Candid Blue for bedroom
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Candid Blue for living room
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Sherwin Williams SW 6953 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 6953 on kitchen cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Candid Blue reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Candid Blue undertones?
The undertone of Candid Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#6CC3E0
RGB code:
108, 195, 224
Is Sherwin Williams Candid Blue SW 6953 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 195° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6953 Candid Blue HSL code: 195, 65%, 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 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.
- 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 Candid Blue
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Candid Blue:
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 6953
Candid Blue
Darker shades
SW 6953
Candid Blue
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 Candid Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 15, such as Sherwin Williams White Beet and Weathervane.
LRV of Candid Blue
Candid Blue has an LRV of 47.58% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 47.58%, 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 | #6cc3e0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 108, 195, 224 | |
| RGB Percent | 42.35%, 76.47%, 87.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 195° Saturation: 51.79% Value: 87.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 65, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 51.79 Magenta: 12.95 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 172.293 I: -61.162 Q: -9.379 | |
| XYZ | X: 39.148 Y: 47.597 Z: 77.625 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.57 a:-18.373 b:-22.512 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.57 u:-37.827 v:-32.836 | |
| Decimal | 7128032 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.99, -19.445, -18.417 | |
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