Sherwin Williams Carmine SW 2905

What are Sherwin Williams Carmine undertones?

The undertone of Carmine 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Carmine SW 2905 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 353° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2905 Carmine HSL code: 353, 72%, 29%

• 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 Carmine

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 Carmine:

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 2905
Carmine

• SW 2903
  Pomegranate

  

• SW 2914
  Vermilion

  

• SW 2904
  Poppy Flower

  

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 Carmine with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 173, such as Sherwin Williams Aquacade and Jargon Jade.

SW 2905
Carmine

• SW 7130
  Aquacade

  

• SW 6753
  Jargon Jade

  

• SW 6759
  Cooled Blue

  

• SW 6763
  Retiring Blue

  

• SW 6784
  Bravo Blue

  

• SW 7134
  Tibetan Sky

  

• SW 9044
  Little Blue Box

  

LRV of Carmine

Carmine has an LRV of 4.68% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#801522
RGB Decimal	128, 21, 34
RGB Percent	50.20%, 8.24%, 13.33%
HSV	Hue: 353° Saturation: 83.59% Value: 50.2%
HSL	hsl(353, 72, 29)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 83.59 Yellow: 73.44 Key: 49.8
YIQ	Y: 54.475 I: 59.584 Q: 26.68
XYZ	X: 9.46 Y: 5.242 Z: 2.027
CIE Lab	L:27.415 a:44.583 b:21.849
CIE Luv	L:27.415 u:72.688 v:11.639
Decimal	8394018
Hunter Lab	22.896, 33.681, 10.779