Sherwin Williams Carmel SW 2921
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- Carmel for bedroom (1 photo)
- Carmel for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Carmel for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 2921 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Carmel reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Carmel undertones?
- Is Carmel SW 2921 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Carmel
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Carmel SW 2921
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Carmel SW 2921 |
| Code: | SW 2921 |
| Name: | Carmel |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Carmel?
Sherwin Williams Carmel SW 2921 is a medium-deep earthy brown with clear orange and muted red undertones. Its #915f3d color value gives it a sun-baked, clay-like appearance rather than a yellow-gold caramel look. In bright daylight, Carmel can show more of its warm terracotta cast, while lower light draws out its grounded brown depth. It makes a strong choice for dining room walls, a library, or painted cabinetry where a darker warm color can add definition. Pair it with creamy off-whites, sand-toned neutrals, aged brass, cognac leather, and natural wood with a similar warm grain.
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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?
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 14.59%, 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 | #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 |
