Sherwin Williams Deepest Mauve SW 0005

What are Sherwin Williams Deepest Mauve undertones?

The undertone of Deepest Mauve 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Deepest Mauve SW 0005 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 357° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 0005 Deepest Mauve HSL code: 357, 10%, 39%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Deepest Mauve

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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Deepest Mauve:

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 0005
Deepest Mauve

• SW 6018
  Enigma

  

• SW 9158
  Coquina

  

• SW 6019
  Poetry Plum

  

• SW 0022
  Patchwork Plum

  

• SW 6026
  River Rouge

  

Darker shades

SW 0005
Deepest Mauve

• SW 7630
  Raisin

  

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 Deepest Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 177, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 0005
Deepest Mauve

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 0017
  Calico

  

LRV of Deepest Mauve

Deepest Mauve has an LRV of 11.13% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6d595a
RGB Decimal	109, 89, 90
RGB Percent	42.75%, 34.90%, 35.29%
HSV	Hue: 357° Saturation: 18.35% Value: 42.75%
HSL	hsl(357, 10, 39)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.35 Yellow: 17.43 Key: 57.25
YIQ	Y: 95.094 I: 11.597 Q: 4.542
XYZ	X: 11.724 Y: 11.135 Z: 11.202
CIE Lab	L:39.806 a:8.354 b:2.503
CIE Luv	L:39.806 u:11.908 v:1.854
Decimal	7166298
Hunter Lab	33.368, 4.323, 3.454