Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory SW 0051

What are Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory undertones?

The undertone of Classic Ivory 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Classic Ivory SW 0051 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 37° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 0051 Classic Ivory HSL code: 37, 64%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Classic Ivory

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory:

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 0051
Classic Ivory

• SW 7114
  Palish Peach

  

• SW 6644
  Champagne

  

• SW 6364
  Eggwhite

  

• SW 7557
  Summer White

  

• SW 0046
  White Hyacinth

  

Darker shades

SW 0051
Classic Ivory

• SW 7685
  White Raisin

  

• SW 7684
  Concord Buff

  

• SW 7683
  Buff

  

• SW 6381
  Anjou Pear

  

• SW 6387
  Compatible Cream

  

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 Classic Ivory with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Sherwin Williams Baby Blue Eyes and Dyer's Woad.

SW 0051
Classic Ivory

• SW 9070
  Baby Blue Eyes

  

• SW 9071
  Dyer's Woad

  

• SW 6523
  Denim

  

• SW 6521
  Notable Hue

  

• SW 6529
  Scanda

  

• SW 6817
  Gentian

  

• SW 6513
  Take Five

  

LRV of Classic Ivory

Classic Ivory has an LRV of 76.13% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f2e0c3
RGB Decimal	242, 224, 195
RGB Percent	94.90%, 87.84%, 76.47%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 19.42% Value: 94.9%
HSL	hsl(37, 64, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.44 Yellow: 19.42 Key: 5.1
YIQ	Y: 226.076 I: 20.045 Q: -5.217
XYZ	X: 73.123 Y: 76.13 Z: 62.458
CIE Lab	L:89.92 a:1.6 b:16.443
CIE Luv	L:89.92 u:12.529 v:23.634
Decimal	15917251
Hunter Lab	87.253, -3.099, 18.636