Sherwin Williams French Moire SW 9056
| Official page: | French Moire SW 9056 |
| Code: | SW 9056 |
| Name: | French Moire |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams French Moire?
Sherwin Williams SW 9056 French Moire is a luxurious deep navy blue that exudes sophistication and elegance. This striking color pairs beautifully with crisp whites such as SW 7004 Snowbound, creating a classic and timeless look. For a more bold and modern feel, combine French Moire with SW 6283 Thistle, a soft lavender-gray hue. SW 9056 French Moire also complements warm neutrals like SW 7036 Accessible Beige, adding depth and richness to any space. Elevate your interior design with this gorgeous shade that effortlessly coordinates with a variety of colors, making it a versatile choice for any decor style.
French Moire for bedroom (6 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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French Moire for living room (2 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 9056 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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French Moire for exterior (3 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams French Moire reviews (11 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams French Moire undertones?
French Moire has a clear blue 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:
#9FBBC3
RGB code:
159, 187, 195
Is Sherwin Williams French Moire SW 9056 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 193°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
SW 9056 French Moire HSL code: 193, 23%, 69%
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 French Moire
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams French Moire:
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 9056
French Moire
Darker shades
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 French Moire with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 13, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of French Moire
French Moire has an LRV of 46.95% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 46.95%, 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 | #9fbbc3 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 159, 187, 195 | |
| RGB Percent | 62.35%, 73.33%, 76.47% | |
| HSV | Hue: 193° Saturation: 18.46% Value: 76.47% | |
| HSL | hsl(193, 23, 69) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 18.46 Magenta: 4.1 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.53 | |
| YIQ | Y: 179.54 I: -19.256 Q: -3.433 | |
| XYZ | X: 41.915 Y: 46.85 Z: 58.45 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.094 a:-7.754 b:-7.209 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.094 u:-15.03 v:-9.658 | |
| Decimal | 10468291 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.447, -10.474, -2.717 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9056 French Moire
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