Sherwin Williams Charisma SW 6605
| Official page: | Charisma SW 6605 |
| Code: | SW 6605 |
| Name: | Charisma |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Inbe Tweens |
What color is Sherwin Williams Charisma?
Sherwin Williams SW 6605 Charisma is a rich and elegant shade that exudes sophistication and warmth. This deep charcoal hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites like Sherwin Williams Alabaster SW 7008 and soft greys like Sherwin Williams SW 7029 Agreeable Gray. For a bold contrast, consider pairing Charisma with Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray SW 6234 or a pop of color with Sherwin Williams SW 6624 Peachtree. Whether used as an accent wall or as the main color in a room, Charisma brings a touch of luxury and drama to any space.
Charisma for exterior (3 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.



Sherwin Williams Charisma reviews (8 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.








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What are Sherwin Williams Charisma undertones?
Charisma 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:
#EE9489
RGB code:
238, 148, 137
Is Sherwin Williams Charisma SW 6605 cool or warm?
At 7° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6605 Charisma HSL code: 7, 75%, 74%
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 Charisma
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 Red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Charisma:
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 6605
Charisma
Darker shades
SW 6605
Charisma
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 Charisma with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Sherwin Williams Bathe Blue and Cay.
LRV of Charisma
Charisma has an LRV of 41.16% 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 41.16%, 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 | #ee9489 | |
| RGB Decimal | 238, 148, 137 | |
| RGB Percent | 93.33%, 58.04%, 53.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 7° Saturation: 42.44% Value: 93.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(7, 75, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 37.82 Yellow: 42.44 Key: 6.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 173.656 I: 57.166 Q: 15.615 | |
| XYZ | X: 50.367 Y: 41.167 Z: 28.954 | |
| CIE Lab | L:70.293 a:32.661 b:20.17 | |
| CIE Luv | L:70.293 u:63.144 v:20.625 | |
| Decimal | 15635593 | |
| Hunter Lab | 64.162, 27.84, 18.158 |
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