SW 6306

Sherwin Williams Cordial

Sherwin Williams Cordial SW 6306 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Cordial paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6306. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Cordial SW 6306
Color code:SW 6306
Color name:Cordial
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Cordial for bedroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Cordial bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Cordial bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Cordial for living room

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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space

Cordial for bathroom

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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Cordial on kitchen cabinets

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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Cordial reviews

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  • Sherwin Williams Cordial living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Cordial living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Cordial

Cordial SW 6306 has an LRV of 10.82% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 10.82% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Cordial undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Cordial undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#864C52

RGB code:

134, 76, 82

Is Sherwin Williams Cordial SW 6306 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 354° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6306 Cordial HSL code: 354, 28%, 41%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Cordial:

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Cordial SW 6306 vs Grounded SW 6089

Let's highlight the differences and help you select the ideal hue for your space.

Sherwin Williams Cordial SW 6306 vs Sherwin Williams Grounded SW 6089Sherwin Williams Cordial SW 6306
LRV: 10.82%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 11.93%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#864c52copy color code
RGB Decimal134, 76, 82copy color code
RGB Percent52.55%, 29.80%, 32.16%copy color code
HSVHue: 354° Saturation: 43.28% Value: 52.55%copy color code
HSLhsl(354, 28, 41)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 43.28 Yellow: 38.81 Key: 47.45copy color code
YIQY: 94.026 I: 32.634 Q: 14.136copy color code
XYZX: 13.939 Y: 10.848 Z: 9.34copy color code
CIE LabL:39.323 a:25.218 b:7.179copy color code
CIE LuvL:39.323 u:38.127 v:4.427copy color code
Decimal8801362copy color code
Hunter lab32.936, 17.91, 6.241copy color code
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