Sherwin Williams Cardboard SW 6124
| Official page: | Cardboard SW 6124 |
| Code: | SW 6124 |
| Name: | Cardboard |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Cardboard?
Sherwin Williams SW 6124 Cardboard is a rich and deep hue that exudes a sense of warmth and sophistication in any space. This muted shade pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like ivory and beige, as well as with deeper tones such as charcoal gray and forest green. Incorporating SW 6124 Cardboard into your interior design scheme can provide a grounding element that adds depth and character to the overall aesthetic of the room. Its versatile nature allows it to complement a wide range of styles, from modern and minimalist to traditional and rustic. Elevate your space with the timeless appeal of Sherwin Williams SW 6124 Cardboard.
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What are Sherwin Williams Cardboard undertones?
Cardboard 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:
#9C7A56
RGB code:
156, 122, 86
Is Sherwin Williams Cardboard SW 6124 cool or warm?
With a hue of 31°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 6124 Cardboard HSL code: 31, 29%, 47%
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 Cardboard
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 brown shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Cardboard:
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 6124
Cardboard
Darker shades
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 Cardboard with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.
LRV of Cardboard
Cardboard has an LRV of 21.74% 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 21.74%, 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 | #9c7a56 | |
| RGB Decimal | 156, 122, 86 | |
| RGB Percent | 61.18%, 47.84%, 33.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 31° Saturation: 44.87% Value: 61.18% | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 29, 47) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 21.79 Yellow: 44.87 Key: 38.82 | |
| YIQ | Y: 128.062 I: 31.829 Q: -4.011 | |
| XYZ | X: 22.35 Y: 21.66 Z: 11.805 | |
| CIE Lab | L:53.665 a:8.337 b:24.744 | |
| CIE Luv | L:53.665 u:24.965 v:28.666 | |
| Decimal | 10254934 | |
| Hunter Lab | 46.54, 4.275, 17.539 |
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