Sherwin Williams Décor White SW 7559

What are Sherwin Williams Décor White undertones?

The undertone of Décor White 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Décor White SW 7559 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 38° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7559 Décor White HSL code: 38, 57%, 88%

• 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 Décor White

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 Décor White:

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 7559
Décor White

• SW 6357
  Choice Cream

  

• SW 7562
  Roman Column

  

• SW 7558
  Medici Ivory

  

• SW 6378
  Crisp Linen

  

• SW 7104
  Cotton White

  

Darker shades

SW 7559
Décor White

• SW 6394
  Sequin

  

• SW 7678
  Cottage Cream

  

• SW 6393
  Convivial Yellow

  

• SW 6386
  Napery

  

• SW 2834
  Birdseye Maple

  

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 Décor White with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Sherwin Williams Mild Blue and Aleutian.

SW 7559
Décor White

• SW 6533
  Mild Blue

  

• SW 6241
  Aleutian

  

• SW 6535
  Solitude

  

• SW 9072
  Dried Lavender

  

• SW 7605
  Gale Force

  

• SW 9148
  Smoky Azurite

  

• SW 6536
  Searching Blue

  

LRV of Décor White

Décor White has an LRV of 79.37% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f2e5cf
RGB Decimal	242, 229, 207
RGB Percent	94.90%, 89.80%, 81.18%
HSV	Hue: 38° Saturation: 14.46% Value: 94.9%
HSL	hsl(38, 57, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.37 Yellow: 14.46 Key: 5.1
YIQ	Y: 230.379 I: 14.816 Q: -4.096
XYZ	X: 75.898 Y: 79.422 Z: 70.346
CIE Lab	L:91.425 a:0.836 b:12.317
CIE Luv	L:91.425 u:8.95 v:18.067
Decimal	15918543
Hunter Lab	89.119, -3.939, 15.583