Sherwin Williams Chinese Red SW 0057

What are Sherwin Williams Chinese Red undertones?

The undertone of Chinese Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Chinese Red SW 0057 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 6° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 0057 Chinese Red HSL code: 6, 51%, 41%

• 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 Chinese Red

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 Chinese Red:

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 0057
Chinese Red

• SW 6607
  Red Tomato

  

• SW 6615
  Peppery

  

• SW 6629
  Jalapeño

  

• SW 6870
  Ablaze

  

• SW 7589
  Habanero Chile

  

Darker shades

SW 0057
Chinese Red

• SW 6335
  Fired Brick

  

• SW 2839
  Roycroft Copper Red

  

• SW 7599
  Brick Paver

  

• SW 7593
  Rustic Red

  

• SW 0008
  Cajun Red

  

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 Chinese Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 186, such as Sherwin Williams Tradewind and Still Water.

SW 0057
Chinese Red

• SW 6218
  Tradewind

  

• SW 6223
  Still Water

  

• SW 9635
  Stargazer

  

• SW 9140
  Blustery Sky

  

• SW 0018
  Teal Stencil

  

• SW 6220
  Interesting Aqua

  

• SW 7613
  Aqua-Sphere

  

LRV of Chinese Red

Chinese Red has an LRV of 10.97% 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	#9e3e33
RGB Decimal	158, 62, 51
RGB Percent	61.96%, 24.31%, 20.00%
HSV	Hue: 6° Saturation: 67.72% Value: 61.96%
HSL	hsl(6, 51, 41)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 60.76 Yellow: 67.72 Key: 38.04
YIQ	Y: 89.45 I: 60.741 Q: 16.884
XYZ	X: 16.422 Y: 10.955 Z: 4.381
CIE Lab	L:39.505 a:39.237 b:27.166
CIE Luv	L:39.505 u:72.383 v:20.634
Decimal	10370611
Hunter Lab	33.099, 30.64, 15.322