Sherwin Williams Contented SW 6191

What are Sherwin Williams Contented undertones?

The undertones of Contented can be accurately described as a Green and Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Contented SW 6191 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 74° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6191 Contented HSL code: 74, 9%, 73%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Contented

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Contented:

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 6191
Contented

• SW 7064
  Passive

  

• SW 7063
  Nebulous White

  

• SW 6252
  Ice Cube

  

• SW 9552
  Antimony

  

• SW 7653
  Silverpointe

  

Darker shades

SW 6191
Contented

• SW 7741
  Willow Tree

  

• SW 0066
  Cascade Green

  

• SW 2812
  Rookwood Jade

  

• SW 9649
  Willowleaf

  

• SW 9130
  Evergreen Fog

  

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 Contented with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 254, such as Sherwin Williams Purple Passage and Plummy.

SW 6191
Contented

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 6558
  Plummy

  

• SW 6827
  Elation

  

• SW 7139
  Lady's Slipper

  

• SW 6824
  Forget-Me-Not

  

• SW 6831
  Clematis

  

• SW 6545
  Majestic Purple

  

LRV of Contented

Contented has an LRV of 51.87% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#bdc0b3
RGB Decimal	189, 192, 179
RGB Percent	74.12%, 75.29%, 70.20%
HSV	Hue: 74° Saturation: 6.77% Value: 75.29%
HSL	hsl(74, 9, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.56 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 6.77 Key: 24.71
YIQ	Y: 189.621 I: 2.39 Q: -4.68
XYZ	X: 47.971 Y: 51.773 Z: 50.102
CIE Lab	L:77.145 a:-3.395 b:6.19
CIE Luv	L:77.145 u:-1.013 v:9.659
Decimal	12435635
Hunter Lab	71.953, -6.914, 9.083