Sherwin Williams Coral Clay SW 9005
| Official page: | Coral Clay SW 9005 |
| Code: | SW 9005 |
| Name: | Coral Clay |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2022 Opus, 2020 Heart, Dreamer |
What color is Sherwin Williams Coral Clay?
Sherwin Williams SW 9005 Coral Clay is a warm and inviting hue that adds a touch of sophistication to any space. This rich shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft greys, and natural wood tones for a harmonious and balanced look. Incorporating accents in SW 9005 Coral Clay can bring a sense of warmth and vitality to a room, creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Whether used as a statement wall color or through furnishings and decor, Coral Clay adds a refreshing pop of color without overpowering the space. Explore the versatility of SW 9005 Coral Clay to create a stylish and timeless interior design.
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Coral Clay for living room
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Coral Clay for exterior
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What are Sherwin Williams Coral Clay undertones?
Coral Clay 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:
#BF796E
RGB code:
191, 121, 110
Is Sherwin Williams Coral Clay SW 9005 cool or warm?
At 8° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 9005 Coral Clay HSL code: 8, 39%, 59%
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 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:
| 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 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
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 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.
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?
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 26%, 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 | #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 |
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