SW 6011

Sherwin Williams Chinchilla

Sherwin Williams Chinchilla SW 6011 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Chinchilla paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6011. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Chinchilla SW 6011
Color code:SW 6011
Color name:Chinchilla
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Chinchilla for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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LRV of Chinchilla

Chinchilla SW 6011 has an LRV of 19.77% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 19.77% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Chinchilla undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Chinchilla undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#867875

RGB code:

134, 120, 117

Is Sherwin Williams Chinchilla SW 6011 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

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

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

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Purple undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Chinchilla:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6011 Chinchilla

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Chinchilla SW 6011 vs Renwick Heather SW 2818

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Sherwin Williams Chinchilla SW 6011 vs Sherwin Williams Renwick Heather SW 2818Sherwin Williams Chinchilla SW 6011
LRV: 19.77%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 21.48%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Chinchilla SW 6011 vs Backdrop SW 7025

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Discover which one suits your needs in our comparison.

Sherwin Williams Chinchilla SW 6011 vs Sherwin Williams Backdrop SW 7025Sherwin Williams Chinchilla SW 6011
LRV: 19.77%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 20.25%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#867875copy color code
RGB Decimal134, 120, 117copy color code
RGB Percent52.55%, 47.06%, 45.88%copy color code
HSVHue: 11° Saturation: 12.69% Value: 52.55%copy color code
HSLhsl(11, 7, 49)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.45 Yellow: 12.69 Key: 47.45copy color code
YIQY: 123.844 I: 9.307 Q: 2.028copy color code
XYZX: 19.758 Y: 19.786 Z: 19.603copy color code
CIE LabL:51.594 a:4.838 b:3.61copy color code
CIE LuvL:51.594 u:8.529 v:4.075copy color code
Decimal8812661copy color code
Hunter lab44.481, 1.446, 5.008copy color code
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