Sherwin Williams Feverish Pink SW 6859

Official page:Feverish Pink SW 6859
Code:SW 6859
Name:Feverish Pink
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Collections:High Voltage, Global Garden

What color is Sherwin Williams Feverish Pink?

Sherwin Williams Feverish Pink SW 6859 is a vibrant hue that exudes energy and warmth. This color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like beige or ivory to create a calming balance. For a more dynamic look, consider combining Feverish Pink with deep emerald green or luxurious navy blue for a sophisticated contrast. Whether used as a statement wall or in accents throughout a space, Feverish Pink adds a playful touch to any room.

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What are Sherwin Williams Feverish Pink undertones?

Feverish Pink has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#CB3E50

RGB code:

203, 62, 80

Is Sherwin Williams Feverish Pink SW 6859 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 352° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

SW 6859 Feverish Pink HSL code: 352, 58%, 52%

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.

How light temperature affects Feverish Pink

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Feverish Pink:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Feverish Pink with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 172, such as Sherwin Williams Watery and Aquaverde.

LRV of Feverish Pink

Feverish Pink has an LRV of 16.72% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy 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 16.72%, 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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HEX#cb3e50Copy color code
RGB Decimal203, 62, 80Copy color code
RGB Percent79.61%, 24.31%, 31.37%Copy color code
HSVHue: 352° Saturation: 69.46% Value: 79.61%Copy color code
HSLhsl(352, 58, 52)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 69.46 Yellow: 60.59 Key: 20.39Copy color code
YIQY: 106.211 I: 78.238 Q: 35.428Copy color code
XYZX: 27.802 Y: 16.725 Z: 9.352Copy color code
CIE LabL:47.911 a:56.425 b:21.951Copy color code
CIE LuvL:47.911 u:102.595 v:13.953Copy color code
Decimal13319760Copy color code
Hunter Lab40.896, 49.779, 15.07Copy color code
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