Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape SW 9074
| Official page: | Gentle Grape SW 9074 |
| Code: | SW 9074 |
| Name: | Gentle Grape |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape?
Elevate your space with Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape (SW 9074), a regal hue that exudes sophistication and charm. This gentle grape shade adds a touch of luxury and tranquility, making it ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and home offices. Its soft and versatile tone pairs beautifully with neutral furnishings, creating a serene and elegant ambiance. Incorporate Gentle Grape into your decor to infuse your space with a sense of calm and refinement, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat within their home. Experience the transformative power of Sherwin Williams SW 9074 Gentle Grape in any room where relaxation and style are paramount.
Gentle Grape for bedroom
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Gentle Grape for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 9074 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 9074 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape undertones?
The undertone of Gentle Grape can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#908A9B
RGB code:
144, 138, 155
Is Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape SW 9074 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 261° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9074 Gentle Grape HSL code: 261, 8%, 57%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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.
How light temperature affects Gentle Grape
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape:
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 9074
Gentle Grape
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 Gentle Grape with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 81, such as Sherwin Williams Green Onyx and Rookwood Dark Green.
LRV of Gentle Grape
Gentle Grape has an LRV of 26.42% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 26.42%, 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 | #908a9b |  |
| RGB Decimal | 144, 138, 155 | |
| RGB Percent | 56.47%, 54.12%, 60.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 261° Saturation: 10.97% Value: 60.78% | |
| HSL | hsl(261, 8, 57) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 7.1 Magenta: 10.97 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.22 | |
| YIQ | Y: 141.732 I: -1.887 Q: 6.56 | |
| XYZ | X: 26.505 Y: 26.473 Z: 34.715 | |
| CIE Lab | L:58.483 a:5.615 b:-8.212 | |
| CIE Luv | L:58.483 u:2.322 v:-12.829 | |
| Decimal | 9472667 | |
| Hunter Lab | 51.452, 1.912, -3.987 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9074 Gentle Grape
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