Sherwin Williams Decisive Yellow SW 6902
| Official page: | Decisive Yellow SW 6902 |
| Code: | SW 6902 |
| Name: | Decisive Yellow |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2015 Unrestrained |
What color is Sherwin Williams Decisive Yellow?
Sherwin Williams' SW 6902 Decisive Yellow is a bright and energizing hue that adds a cheerful pop of color to any space. This vibrant yellow pairs beautifully with crisp white (SW 7005 Pure White) for a clean and fresh look, or with a soft gray (SW 7015 Repose Gray) for a sophisticated contrast. Incorporate accents in navy blue (SW 6244 Naval) or sage green (SW 6215 Rocky River) to create a modern and stylish color palette that complements Decisive Yellow. Whether used on walls, furniture, or decor, this versatile shade adds warmth and personality to your home.
Decisive Yellow for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Sherwin Williams Decisive Yellow undertones?
The undertone of Decisive Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#FDCC4E
RGB code:
253, 204, 78
Is Sherwin Williams Decisive Yellow SW 6902 cool or warm?
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With a hue of 43° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6902 Decisive Yellow HSL code: 43, 98%, 65%
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.
- 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.
- 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
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 Decisive Yellow
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Decisive Yellow:
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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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 Decisive Yellow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Sherwin Williams Frank Blue and Honorable Blue.
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LRV of Decisive Yellow
Decisive Yellow has an LRV of 64.78% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 64.78%, 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 | #fdcc4e |  |
| RGB Decimal | 253, 204, 78 | |
| RGB Percent | 99.22%, 80.00%, 30.59% | |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 69.17% Value: 99.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 98, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.37 Yellow: 69.17 Key: 0.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 204.287 I: 69.688 Q: -28.846 | |
| XYZ | X: 63.479 Y: 64.623 Z: 16.336 | |
| CIE Lab | L:84.289 a:4.774 b:66.639 | |
| CIE Luv | L:84.289 u:40.403 v:75.911 | |
| Decimal | 16632910 | |
| Hunter Lab | 80.388, 0.275, 44.224 | |
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