Sherwin Williams Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046
| Official page: | Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046 |
| Code: | SW 9046 |
| Name: | Gentle Aquamarine |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Gentle Aquamarine?
Sherwin Williams SW 9046, Gentle Aquamarine, exudes a sense of tranquility and freshness. This serene hue pairs beautifully with crisp white accents, adding a touch of purity to the space. Incorporating natural wood tones or soft taupe hues can enhance the calming effect of the Gentle Aquamarine walls, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Consider complementing this gentle aquamarine with touches of sandy beige or hints of muted coral for a balanced and sophisticated look. This versatile color can easily be incorporated into various design styles, from modern to coastal, bringing a sense of serenity and elegance to any room.
Gentle Aquamarine for bedroom
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What are Sherwin Williams Gentle Aquamarine undertones?
Gentle Aquamarine 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:
#97CBD2
RGB code:
151, 203, 210
Is Sherwin Williams Gentle Aquamarine SW 9046 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 187° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
SW 9046 Gentle Aquamarine HSL code: 187, 40%, 71%
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 Gentle Aquamarine
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 Gentle Aquamarine:
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 9046
Gentle Aquamarine
Darker shades
SW 9046
Gentle Aquamarine
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 Gentle Aquamarine with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 7, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Gentle Aquamarine
Gentle Aquamarine has an LRV of 54.05% 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 54.05%, 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 | #97cbd2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 151, 203, 210 | |
| RGB Percent | 59.22%, 79.61%, 82.35% | |
| HSV | Hue: 187° Saturation: 28.1% Value: 82.35% | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 40, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 28.1 Magenta: 3.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 17.65 | |
| YIQ | Y: 188.25 I: -33.236 Q: -8.822 | |
| XYZ | X: 45.747 Y: 53.942 Z: 68.957 | |
| CIE Lab | L:78.428 a:-15.175 b:-8.945 | |
| CIE Luv | L:78.428 u:-25.994 v:-11.309 | |
| Decimal | 9948114 | |
| Hunter Lab | 73.445, -17.347, -4.255 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9046 Gentle Aquamarine
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