Sherwin Williams Cocoon SW 6173

What are Sherwin Williams Cocoon undertones?

The undertone of Cocoon 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Cocoon SW 6173 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 42° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6173 Cocoon HSL code: 42, 11%, 40%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Cocoon

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Cocoon:

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 6173
Cocoon

• SW 9569
  Alloy

  

• SW 9170
  Acier

  

• SW 9594
  Settlement

  

• SW 7642
  Pavestone

  

• SW 9598
  Solitary Slate

  

Darker shades

SW 6173
Cocoon

• SW 9520
  Nocturne

  

• SW 6167
  Garden Gate

  

• SW 9525
  Hidden Trail

  

• SW 2846
  Roycroft Bronze Green

  

• SW 7745
  Muddled Basil

  

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 Cocoon with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 6173
Cocoon

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

LRV of Cocoon

Cocoon has an LRV of 14.91% 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	#726b5b
RGB Decimal	114, 107, 91
RGB Percent	44.71%, 41.96%, 35.69%
HSV	Hue: 42° Saturation: 20.18% Value: 44.71%
HSL	hsl(42, 11, 40)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.14 Yellow: 20.18 Key: 55.29
YIQ	Y: 107.269 I: 9.313 Q: -3.498
XYZ	X: 14.085 Y: 14.848 Z: 12.019
CIE Lab	L:45.426 a:-0.173 b:9.967
CIE Luv	L:45.426 u:5.101 v:12.643
Decimal	7498587
Hunter Lab	38.534, -2.187, 8.481