What is the HEX code for Sherwin Williams Dress Blues?

The hexadecimal color code for Sherwin Williams Dress Blues undertone is #2b4360 .

What is the RGB code of Sherwin Williams Dress Blues?

RGB code is 43, 67, 96 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Sherwin Williams Dress Blues SW 9176

Q: Is Sherwin Williams Dress Blues SW 9176 cool or warm?

Sherwin Williams SW 9176 Dress Blues is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Sherwin Williams Dress Blues undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Dress Blues undertone color.

Official page:	Dress Blues SW 9176
Code:	SW 9176
Name:	Dress Blues
Brand:	Sherwin Williams

What color is Sherwin Williams Dress Blues?

Dress Blues, also known as Sherwin Williams SW 9176, exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance, making it a perfect choice for a modern and chic interior. This rich and deep shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites and soft creams, creating a striking contrast that elevates the overall look of the space. For a more dramatic effect, consider combining Dress Blues with metallic accents such as gold or silver, adding a touch of glamour to the room. Incorporating natural textures like wood or rattan can help balance the boldness of the color and create a warm and inviting atmosphere. With its timeless appeal, Dress Blues adds a touch of luxury and personality to any room it graces.

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What are Sherwin Williams Dress Blues undertones?

The undertone of Dress Blues 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#2B4360

RGB code:

43, 67, 96

Is Sherwin Williams Dress Blues SW 9176 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 213° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9176 Dress Blues HSL code: 213, 38%, 27%

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 blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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 Dress Blues

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Dress Blues:

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 9176
Dress Blues

Darker shades

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Dress Blues

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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 Dress Blues with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 33, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.

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color equivalents

LRV of Dress Blues

Dress Blues has an LRV of 5.42% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 5.42%, 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	#2b4360
RGB Decimal	43, 67, 96
RGB Percent	16.86%, 26.27%, 37.65%
HSV	Hue: 213° Saturation: 55.21% Value: 37.65%
HSL	hsl(213, 38, 27)
CMYK	Cyan: 55.21 Magenta: 30.21 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 62.35
YIQ	Y: 63.13 I: -23.621 Q: 3.948
XYZ	X: 5.114 Y: 5.372 Z: 11.831
CIE Lab	L:27.769 a:0.097 b:-19.972
CIE Luv	L:27.769 u:-10.486 v:-25.045
Decimal	2835296
Hunter Lab	23.178, -1.177, -14.039