Sherwin Williams Chinchilla SW 6011

What are Sherwin Williams Chinchilla undertones?

The undertone of Chinchilla 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Chinchilla SW 6011 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 11° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6011 Chinchilla HSL code: 11, 7%, 49%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Chinchilla

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 purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Chinchilla:

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 6011
Chinchilla

• SW 6004
  Mink

  

• SW 2818
  Renwick Heather

  

• SW 9159
  Auger Shell

  

• SW 6039
  Poised Taupe

  

• SW 6010
  Flexible Gray

  

Darker shades

SW 6011
Chinchilla

• SW 6012
  Browse Brown

  

• SW 9575
  Metropolis

  

• SW 6005
  Folkstone

  

• SW 6040
  Nutshell

  

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 Chinchilla with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 191, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 6011
Chinchilla

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

LRV of Chinchilla

Chinchilla has an LRV of 19.77% 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	#867875
RGB Decimal	134, 120, 117
RGB Percent	52.55%, 47.06%, 45.88%
HSV	Hue: 11° Saturation: 12.69% Value: 52.55%
HSL	hsl(11, 7, 49)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.45 Yellow: 12.69 Key: 47.45
YIQ	Y: 123.844 I: 9.307 Q: 2.028
XYZ	X: 19.758 Y: 19.786 Z: 19.603
CIE Lab	L:51.594 a:4.838 b:3.61
CIE Luv	L:51.594 u:8.529 v:4.075
Decimal	8812661
Hunter Lab	44.481, 1.446, 5.008