Sherwin Williams Dyer's Woad SW 9071
| Official page: | Dyer's Woad SW 9071 |
| Code: | SW 9071 |
| Name: | Dyer's Woad |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Dyer's Woad?
Sherwin Williams SW 9071 Dyer's Woad is a rich and sophisticated shade that exudes elegance and charm. This deep blue-green tone is versatile and pairs beautifully with a variety of colors. For a classic and timeless look, consider combining Dyer's Woad with warm neutrals like SW 7006 Extra White or SW 7043 Worldly Gray. To create a bold and striking contrast, pair it with SW 6258 Tricorn Black or SW 7008 Alabaster. Whether used as a main color or an accent, Dyer's Woad adds depth and character to any space.
Dyer's Woad 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.
Dyer's Woad for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 9071 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 9071 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 Dyer's Woad reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Dyer's Woad undertones?
The undertone of Dyer's Woad 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#7B99B0
RGB code:
123, 153, 176
Is Sherwin Williams Dyer's Woad SW 9071 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 206° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9071 Dyer's Woad HSL code: 206, 25%, 59%
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.
- 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 Dyer's Woad
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Dyer's Woad:
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 9071
Dyer's Woad
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 Dyer's Woad with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 26, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Dyer's Woad
Dyer's Woad has an LRV of 30.19% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 30.19%, 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 | #7b99b0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 123, 153, 176 | |
| RGB Percent | 48.24%, 60.00%, 69.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 206° Saturation: 30.11% Value: 69.02% | |
| HSL | hsl(206, 25, 59) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 30.11 Magenta: 13.07 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.98 | |
| YIQ | Y: 146.652 I: -25.268 Q: 0.811 | |
| XYZ | X: 27.393 Y: 30.127 Z: 45.434 | |
| CIE Lab | L:61.763 a:-4.916 b:-15.378 | |
| CIE Luv | L:61.763 u:-15.935 v:-22.389 | |
| Decimal | 8100272 | |
| Hunter Lab | 54.888, -6.969, -10.657 | |
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