Sherwin Williams Fiery Brown SW 6055

What are Sherwin Williams Fiery Brown undertones?

The undertone of Fiery Brown 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Fiery Brown SW 6055 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 10° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6055 Fiery Brown HSL code: 10, 31%, 28%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Fiery Brown

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 red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Fiery Brown:

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 6055
Fiery Brown

• SW 6054
  Canyon Clay

  

• SW 2856
  Fairfax Brown

  

• SW 7595
  Sommelier

  

• SW 7594
  Carriage Door

  

• SW 0006
  Toile Red

  

Darker shades

SW 6055
Fiery Brown

• SW 2838
  Polished Mahogany

  

• SW 9182
  Rojo Marrón

  

• SW 6048
  Terra Brun

  

• SW 6034
  Dark Auburn

  

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 Fiery Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 190, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 6055
Fiery Brown

• 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 7625
  Mount Etna

  

LRV of Fiery Brown

Fiery Brown has an LRV of 5.4% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5d3831
RGB Decimal	93, 56, 49
RGB Percent	36.47%, 21.96%, 19.22%
HSV	Hue: 10° Saturation: 47.31% Value: 36.47%
HSL	hsl(10, 31, 28)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.78 Yellow: 47.31 Key: 63.53
YIQ	Y: 66.265 I: 24.298 Q: 5.648
XYZ	X: 6.483 Y: 5.378 Z: 3.601
CIE Lab	L:27.785 a:15.563 b:11.291
CIE Luv	L:27.785 u:24.164 v:9.309
Decimal	6109233
Hunter Lab	23.19, 9.319, 7.025