Sherwin Williams Coral Clay SW 9005

What are Sherwin Williams Coral Clay undertones?

The undertone of Coral Clay 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Coral Clay SW 9005 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 8° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9005 Coral Clay HSL code: 8, 39%, 59%

• 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.
• 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 Coral Clay

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Coral Clay:

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 9005
Coral Clay

• SW 0076
  Appleblossom

  

• SW 0034
  Roycroft Rose

  

• SW 6303
  Rose Colored

  

• SW 0070
  Pink Shadow

  

• SW 9004
  Coral Rose

  

Darker shades

SW 9005
Coral Clay

• SW 6326
  Henna Shade

  

• SW 6334
  Flower Pot

  

• SW 6333
  Foxy

  

• SW 6327
  Bold Brick

  

• SW 0033
  Rembrandt Ruby

  

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 Coral Clay with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 188, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 9005
Coral Clay

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

LRV of Coral Clay

Coral Clay has an LRV of 26% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#bf796e
RGB Decimal	191, 121, 110
RGB Percent	74.90%, 47.45%, 43.14%
HSV	Hue: 8° Saturation: 42.41% Value: 74.9%
HSL	hsl(8, 39, 59)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 36.65 Yellow: 42.41 Key: 25.1
YIQ	Y: 140.676 I: 45.248 Q: 11.384
XYZ	X: 31.139 Y: 25.879 Z: 18.103
CIE Lab	L:57.922 a:26.056 b:17.478
CIE Luv	L:57.922 u:49.047 v:17.635
Decimal	12548462
Hunter Lab	50.872, 20.235, 14.512