Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory SW 0051
| Code: | SW 0051 |
| Name: | Classic Ivory |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, Historic Interior Color Wall, The Classics (1800s-1860s) |
What color is Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory?
Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory, also known as SW 0051, brings a timeless and elegant touch to any space with its warm and inviting hue. This soft off-white color pairs beautifully with rich earth tones such as SW 7070 Site White and SW 7015 Repose Gray for a sophisticated and harmonious look. For a more modern contrast, consider pairing Classic Ivory with deep navy blues like SW 6244 Naval or botanical greens like SW 6727 Houseplant. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Classic Ivory adds a touch of refinement and versatility to any room. Elevate your decor with this versatile and classic shade from Sherwin Williams.
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What are Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory undertones?
Classic Ivory 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:
#F2E0C3
RGB code:
242, 224, 195
Is Sherwin Williams Classic Ivory SW 0051 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 37° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 0051 Classic Ivory HSL code: 37, 64%, 86%
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 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:
| 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 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
Darker shades
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.
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?
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 76.13%, 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 | #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 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 0051 Classic Ivory
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