Sherwin Williams Georgian Bay SW 6509

What are Sherwin Williams Georgian Bay undertones?

The undertone of Georgian Bay can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Georgian Bay SW 6509 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 197° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6509 Georgian Bay HSL code: 197, 58%, 32%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Georgian Bay

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Georgian Bay:

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 6509
Georgian Bay

• SW 6781
  Jamaica Bay

  

• SW 6495
  Great Falls

  

• SW 6803
  Danube

  

Darker shades

SW 6509
Georgian Bay

• SW 6517
  Regatta

  

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 Georgian Bay with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 17, such as Sherwin Williams Hot Cocoa and Otter.

SW 6509
Georgian Bay

• SW 6047
  Hot Cocoa

  

• SW 6041
  Otter

  

• SW 6045
  Emerging Taupe

  

• SW 2836
  Quartersawn Oak

  

• SW 9082
  Chocolate Powder

  

• SW 0002
  Chelsea Mauve

  

• SW 9088
  Utaupeia

  

LRV of Georgian Bay

Georgian Bay has an LRV of 11.19% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#22657f
RGB Decimal	34, 101, 127
RGB Percent	13.33%, 39.61%, 49.80%
HSV	Hue: 197° Saturation: 73.23% Value: 49.8%
HSL	hsl(197, 58, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 73.23 Magenta: 20.47 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 50.2
YIQ	Y: 83.931 I: -48.28 Q: -6.082
XYZ	X: 9.142 Y: 11.179 Z: 21.749
CIE Lab	L:39.88 a:-11.77 b:-20.566
CIE Luv	L:39.88 u:-24.247 v:-27.331
Decimal	2254207
Hunter Lab	33.435, -9.701, -15.163