Sherwin Williams Fresh Zest SW 9662

What are Sherwin Williams Fresh Zest undertones?

The undertone of Fresh Zest 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Fresh Zest SW 9662 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 41° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9662 Fresh Zest HSL code: 41, 66%, 89%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Fresh Zest

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Fresh Zest:

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 9662
Fresh Zest

• SW 7556
  Crème

  

• SW 7105
  Paperwhite

  

• SW 7119
  Venetian Lace

  

• SW 7124
  Crescent Moon

  

• SW 7106
  Honied White

  

Darker shades

SW 9662
Fresh Zest

• SW 7561
  Lemon Meringue

  

• SW 7683
  Buff

  

• SW 0051
  Classic Ivory

  

• SW 7676
  Paper Lantern

  

• SW 7685
  White Raisin

  

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 Fresh Zest with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Sherwin Williams Icelandic and Chapeau Violet.

SW 9662
Fresh Zest

• SW 6526
  Icelandic

  

• SW 7136
  Chapeau Violet

  

• SW 9064
  Bluesy Note

  

• SW 6530
  Revel Blue

  

• SW 9178
  In the Navy

  

• SW 6818
  Valiant Violet

  

• SW 6528
  Cosmos

  

LRV of Fresh Zest

Fresh Zest has an LRV of 81.99% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f5e9cf
RGB Decimal	245, 233, 207
RGB Percent	96.08%, 91.37%, 81.18%
HSV	Hue: 41° Saturation: 15.51% Value: 96.08%
HSL	hsl(41, 66, 89)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.9 Yellow: 15.51 Key: 3.92
YIQ	Y: 233.624 I: 15.506 Q: -5.553
XYZ	X: 78.056 Y: 82.197 Z: 70.768
CIE Lab	L:92.662 a:-0.139 b:14.104
CIE Luv	L:92.662 u:8.582 v:20.836
Decimal	16116175
Hunter Lab	90.662, -4.979, 17.184