Sherwin Williams Carmel SW 2921

What are Sherwin Williams Carmel undertones?

The undertone of Carmel 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Carmel SW 2921 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 24° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2921 Carmel HSL code: 24, 41%, 40%

• 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 Carmel

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 Carmel:

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 2921
Carmel

• SW 7701
  Cavern Clay

  

• SW 7702
  Spiced Cider

  

• SW 9106
  El Caramelo

  

• SW 7695
  Mesa Tan

  

• SW 0045
  Antiquarian Brown

  

Darker shades

SW 2921
Carmel

• SW 6097
  Sturdy Brown

  

• SW 9100
  Umber Rust

  

• SW 9107
  Über Umber

  

• SW 2924
  Woodsy Brown

  

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 Carmel with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 204, such as Sherwin Williams Glass Bead and Morning at Sea.

SW 2921
Carmel

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

LRV of Carmel

Carmel has an LRV of 14.59% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#915f3d
RGB Decimal	145, 95, 61
RGB Percent	56.86%, 37.25%, 23.92%
HSV	Hue: 24° Saturation: 57.93% Value: 56.86%
HSL	hsl(24, 41, 40)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 34.48 Yellow: 57.93 Key: 43.14
YIQ	Y: 106.074 I: 40.721 Q: -0.004
XYZ	X: 16.612 Y: 14.542 Z: 6.346
CIE Lab	L:45.001 a:16.62 b:27.632
CIE Luv	L:45.001 u:37.437 v:27.719
Decimal	9527101
Hunter Lab	38.135, 11.024, 16.828