Sherwin Williams Daydream SW 6541
| Official page: | Daydream SW 6541 |
| Code: | SW 6541 |
| Name: | Daydream |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well - Create |
What color is Sherwin Williams Daydream?
Imagine stepping into a space painted with Sherwin Williams Daydream (SW 6541), a serene and tranquil hue that effortlessly brings a sense of calm and relaxation to any room. This soft and airy color is perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, or home offices, where you want to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Daydream (SW 6541) pairs beautifully with light and natural tones, adding a touch of warmth and sophistication to your interior decor. Embrace the essence of tranquility and infuse your space with the subtle charm of Daydream (SW 6541).
Daydream for bedroom
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 cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Daydream for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6541 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6541 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Daydream reviews
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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What are Sherwin Williams Daydream undertones?
The undertone of Daydream can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#BDC3CD
RGB code:
189, 195, 205
Is Sherwin Williams Daydream SW 6541 cool or warm?
With a hue of 218° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6541 Daydream HSL code: 218, 14%, 77%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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.
How light temperature affects Daydream
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Daydream:
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 6541
Daydream
Darker shades
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 Daydream with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 38, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Daydream
Daydream has an LRV of 54.17% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 54.17%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #bdc3cd | |
| RGB Decimal | 189, 195, 205 | |
| RGB Percent | 74.12%, 76.47%, 80.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 218° Saturation: 7.8% Value: 80.39% | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 14, 77) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 7.8 Magenta: 4.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 19.61 | |
| YIQ | Y: 194.346 I: -6.789 Q: 1.843 | |
| XYZ | X: 51.518 Y: 54.256 Z: 65.499 | |
| CIE Lab | L:78.611 a:-0.135 b:-5.71 | |
| CIE Luv | L:78.611 u:-3.857 v:-8.663 | |
| Decimal | 12436429 | |
| Hunter Lab | 73.659, -4.059, -1.161 |
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