Sherwin Williams Crescent Moon SW 7124

What are Sherwin Williams Crescent Moon undertones?

The undertone of Crescent Moon can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Crescent Moon SW 7124 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 46° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7124 Crescent Moon HSL code: 46, 66%, 91%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Crescent Moon

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Crescent Moon:

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 7124
Crescent Moon

• SW 7105
  Paperwhite

  

• SW 7119
  Venetian Lace

  

• SW 7106
  Honied White

  

• SW 7122
  Lemon Drop

  

Darker shades

SW 7124
Crescent Moon

• SW 6693
  Lily

  

• SW 6700
  Daybreak

  

• SW 7561
  Lemon Meringue

  

• SW 6701
  Moonraker

  

• SW 9662
  Fresh Zest

  

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 Crescent Moon with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Sherwin Williams Chapeau Violet and Bluesy Note.

SW 7124
Crescent Moon

• SW 7136
  Chapeau Violet

  

• SW 9064
  Bluesy Note

  

• SW 6530
  Revel Blue

  

• SW 9178
  In the Navy

  

• SW 6818
  Valiant Violet

  

• SW 6528
  Cosmos

  

• SW 7137
  Violet Vignette

  

LRV of Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon has an LRV of 87.02% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f7f0d8
RGB Decimal	247, 240, 216
RGB Percent	96.86%, 94.12%, 84.71%
HSV	Hue: 46° Saturation: 12.55% Value: 96.86%
HSL	hsl(46, 66, 91)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.83 Yellow: 12.55 Key: 3.14
YIQ	Y: 239.357 I: 11.884 Q: -5.988
XYZ	X: 81.91 Y: 87.053 Z: 77.435
CIE Lab	L:94.761 a:-1.604 b:12.446
CIE Luv	L:94.761 u:5.428 v:18.834
Decimal	16249048
Hunter Lab	93.302, -6.573, 16.105