Sherwin Williams Coral Reef SW 6606

What are Sherwin Williams Coral Reef undertones?

The undertone of Coral Reef 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Reef SW 6606 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 6° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6606 Coral Reef HSL code: 6, 59%, 64%

• 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 Reef

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 Reef:

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 6606
Coral Reef

• SW 0026
  Rachel Pink

  

• SW 6619
  Sockeye

  

Darker shades

SW 6606
Coral Reef

• SW 6613
  Lei Flower

  

• SW 7590
  Red Obsession

  

• SW 6875
  Gladiola

  

• SW 9700
  Full Bloom

  

• SW 6881
  Cayenne

  

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 Reef with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 186, such as Sherwin Williams Tidewater and Mountain Stream.

SW 6606
Coral Reef

• SW 6477
  Tidewater

  

• SW 7612
  Mountain Stream

  

• SW 6229
  Tempe Star

  

• SW 9147
  Favorite Jeans

  

• SW 7133
  Faraway Blue

  

• SW 6504
  Sky High

  

• SW 9058
  Secret Cove

  

LRV of Coral Reef

Coral Reef has an LRV of 28.84% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d9766c
RGB Decimal	217, 118, 108
RGB Percent	85.10%, 46.27%, 42.35%
HSV	Hue: 6° Saturation: 50.23% Value: 85.1%
HSL	hsl(6, 59, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 45.62 Yellow: 50.23 Key: 14.9
YIQ	Y: 146.461 I: 62.208 Q: 17.83
XYZ	X: 37.803 Y: 28.795 Z: 17.75
CIE Lab	L:60.6 a:37.53 b:22.813
CIE Luv	L:60.6 u:71.921 v:21.428
Decimal	14251628
Hunter Lab	53.661, 31.841, 17.95