Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia SW 6842
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- Forward Fuchsia for living room (1 photo)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6842 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia reviews (5 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia undertones?
- Is Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Forward Fuchsia
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Forward Fuchsia SW 6842
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 |
| Code: | SW 6842 |
| Name: | Forward Fuchsia |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia?
Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia SW 6842 is a deep, berry-toned fuchsia with a noticeable red-violet cast. Its #92345b color value gives it substantial depth, so it reads richer and less neon than a bright pink. Use it as an accent wall in a dining room, powder room, or creative workspace where a concentrated dose of color feels intentional. Forward Fuchsia pairs well with soft warm whites, charcoal, black, and light natural woods, while brass hardware can bring out its warm red notes. In lower light, this shade is likely to appear darker and more wine-like, so ample daylight or layered lighting helps preserve its lively color.
Forward Fuchsia for living room
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Sherwin Williams SW 6842 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia reviews (5 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia undertones?
Forward Fuchsia is a deep, clear berry red. The HEX sample leans pink-red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
146, 52, 91
Is Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 335° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark purple sits firmly on the warm side.
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 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 Forward Fuchsia
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Forward Fuchsia:
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 6842
Forward Fuchsia
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 Forward Fuchsia with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 155, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Dard Hunter Green.
LRV of Forward Fuchsia
Forward Fuchsia has an LRV of 9.3% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 9.3%, 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 | #92345b |
| RGB Decimal | 146, 52, 91 |
| RGB Percent | 57.25%, 20.39%, 35.69% |
| HSV | Hue: 335° Saturation: 64.38% Value: 57.25% |
| HSL | hsl(335, 47, 39) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 64.38 Yellow: 37.67 Key: 42.75 |
| YIQ | Y: 84.552 I: 43.482 Q: 32.021 |
| XYZ | X: 14.971 Y: 9.324 Z: 10.906 |
| CIE Lab | L:36.601 a:43.301 b:-2.191 |
| CIE Luv | L:36.601 u:57.792 v:-9.946 |
| Decimal | 9581659 |
| Hunter Lab | 30.535, 34.08, 0.198 |
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