SW 6842

Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia

Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Forward Fuchsia paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6842. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Forward Fuchsia SW 6842
Color code:SW 6842
Color name:Forward Fuchsia
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Forward Fuchsia for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia bedroom
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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 warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Forward Fuchsia for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple color shade can create a unique space

Forward Fuchsia for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Forward Fuchsia on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Forward Fuchsia reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Forward Fuchsia

Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 has an LRV of 9.3% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 9.30% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#92345B

RGB code:

146, 52, 91

Is Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 335° this Purple refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6842 Forward Fuchsia HSL code: 335, 47%, 39%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Purple will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Purple undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia:

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 vs Cerise SW 6580

We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.

Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 vs Sherwin Williams Cerise SW 6580Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia SW 6842
LRV: 9.3%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 9.65%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 vs Cherries Jubilee SW 6862

Struggling to choose the best color for your? We'll break down the differences so you can pick the perfect shade for your walls.

Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 vs Sherwin Williams Cherries Jubilee SW 6862Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia SW 6842
LRV: 9.3%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 12.4%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#92345bcopy color code
RGB Decimal146, 52, 91copy color code
RGB Percent57.25%, 20.39%, 35.69%copy color code
HSVHue: 335° Saturation: 64.38% Value: 57.25%copy color code
HSLhsl(335, 47, 39)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 64.38 Yellow: 37.67 Key: 42.75copy color code
YIQY: 84.552 I: 43.482 Q: 32.021copy color code
XYZX: 14.971 Y: 9.324 Z: 10.906copy color code
CIE LabL:36.601 a:43.301 b:-2.191copy color code
CIE LuvL:36.601 u:57.792 v:-9.946copy color code
Decimal9581659copy color code
Hunter lab30.535, 34.08, 0.198copy color code
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