Sherwin Williams Cordial SW 6306
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- Cordial for bedroom (1 photo)
- Cordial for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Cordial for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6306 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Cordial reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Cordial undertones?
- Is Cordial SW 6306 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Cordial
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Cordial SW 6306
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Cordial SW 6306 |
| Code: | SW 6306 |
| Name: | Cordial |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Cordial?
Sherwin Williams Cordial SW 6306 is a muted, mid-depth red with a dusky rose cast and a subtle brownish grounding. Its softened saturation keeps it from reading bright or cherry-like, giving walls a measured, earthy presence. In warm daylight, Cordial can lean toward a faded brick-rose; lower or cooler light brings out its deeper berry-red side. It makes a strong choice for dining rooms, powder rooms, or an accent wall behind a bed, and can also give painted cabinetry a distinct, tailored look. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm taupe, dark wood, aged brass, or charcoal accents for contrast.
Cordial for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Cordial for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6306 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark red real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6306 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Cordial reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Cordial undertones?
Cordial is a midtone, soft berry red. The HEX sample leans pink-red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
134, 76, 82
Is Sherwin Williams Cordial cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 354°, this dark red reads warm on the HSL 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 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 Cordial
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Cordial:
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
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Cordial
Darker shades
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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 Cordial with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 174, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Cordial
Cordial has an LRV of 10.82% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 10.82%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #864c52 |
| RGB Decimal | 134, 76, 82 |
| RGB Percent | 52.55%, 29.80%, 32.16% |
| HSV | Hue: 354° Saturation: 43.28% Value: 52.55% |
| HSL | hsl(354, 28, 41) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 43.28 Yellow: 38.81 Key: 47.45 |
| YIQ | Y: 94.026 I: 32.634 Q: 14.136 |
| XYZ | X: 13.939 Y: 10.848 Z: 9.34 |
| CIE Lab | L:39.323 a:25.218 b:7.179 |
| CIE Luv | L:39.323 u:38.127 v:4.427 |
| Decimal | 8801362 |
| Hunter Lab | 32.936, 17.91, 6.241 |
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