Sherwin Williams Curio Gray SW 0024

What are Sherwin Williams Curio Gray undertones?

The undertone of Curio Gray 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Curio Gray SW 0024 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 0024 Curio Gray HSL code: 33, 14%, 53%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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 Curio Gray

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Curio Gray:

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 0024
Curio Gray

• SW 9168
  Elephant Ear

  

• SW 7642
  Pavestone

  

• SW 9568
  Smooth Stone

  

• SW 7017
  Dorian Gray

  

• SW 7643
  Pussywillow

  

Darker shades

SW 0024
Curio Gray

• SW 9615
  Prospect

  

• SW 7033
  Brainstorm Bronze

  

• SW 6152
  Superior Bronze

  

• SW 9609
  Landmark

  

• SW 9619
  Teakwood

  

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 Curio Gray with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.

SW 0024
Curio Gray

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

LRV of Curio Gray

Curio Gray has an LRV of 26.03% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#988977
RGB Decimal	152, 137, 119
RGB Percent	59.61%, 53.73%, 46.67%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 21.71% Value: 59.61%
HSL	hsl(33, 14, 53)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.87 Yellow: 21.71 Key: 40.39
YIQ	Y: 139.433 I: 14.723 Q: -2.429
XYZ	X: 25.224 Y: 25.899 Z: 21.118
CIE Lab	L:57.941 a:2.601 b:11.715
CIE Luv	L:57.941 u:10.284 v:15.261
Decimal	9996663
Hunter Lab	50.891, -0.587, 11.021