Sherwin Williams Forceful Orange SW 6894
| Official page: | Forceful Orange SW 6894 |
| Code: | SW 6894 |
| Name: | Forceful Orange |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Forceful Orange?
Sherwin Williams SW 6894, also known as Forceful Orange, is a vibrant hue that exudes energy and warmth. This bold color adds a pop of excitement to any space, making it ideal for creating a lively and dynamic atmosphere. Forceful Orange pairs beautifully with complementary shades such as SW 7074 Software Gray for a modern contrast, or SW 6690 Gambol Gold for a cozy and inviting look. Incorporating Forceful Orange into your decor can instantly uplift and brighten up a room, creating a stylish and eye-catching aesthetic. Let your space radiate with positivity and personality with the captivating hue of Forceful Orange from Sherwin Williams.
Forceful Orange for bedroom
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Forceful Orange for living room (7 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6894 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6894 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Forceful Orange reviews (9 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Forceful Orange undertones?
Forceful Orange 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:
#F29312
RGB code:
242, 147, 18
Is Sherwin Williams Forceful Orange SW 6894 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 35° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6894 Forceful Orange HSL code: 35, 90%, 51%
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 Forceful Orange
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Forceful Orange:
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 6894
Forceful Orange
Darker shades
SW 6894
Forceful Orange
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 Forceful Orange with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Sherwin Williams Something Blue and Regatta.
LRV of Forceful Orange
Forceful Orange has an LRV of 39.98% 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 39.98%, 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 | #f29312 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 242, 147, 18 | |
| RGB Percent | 94.90%, 57.65%, 7.06% | |
| HSV | Hue: 35° Saturation: 92.56% Value: 94.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 90, 51) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 39.26 Yellow: 92.56 Key: 5.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 160.699 I: 98.064 Q: -20.049 | |
| XYZ | X: 47.165 Y: 39.793 Z: 5.769 | |
| CIE Lab | L:69.322 a:28.082 b:71.988 | |
| CIE Luv | L:69.322 u:78.777 v:65.944 | |
| Decimal | 15897362 | |
| Hunter Lab | 63.082, 23.066, 38.735 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6894 Forceful Orange
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