Sherwin Williams Ghosted SW 9545

What are Sherwin Williams Ghosted undertones?

The undertone of Ghosted 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Ghosted SW 9545 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 40° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9545 Ghosted HSL code: 40, 9%, 87%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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 Ghosted

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Ghosted:

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 9545
Ghosted

• SW 6000
  Snowfall

  

• SW 9542
  Natural White

  

• SW 7014
  Eider White

  

Darker shades

SW 9545
Ghosted

• SW 7016
  Mindful Gray

  

• SW 7017
  Dorian Gray

  

• SW 7643
  Pussywillow

  

• SW 9567
  Viaduct

  

• SW 9547
  Vessel

  

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 Ghosted with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 9545
Ghosted

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

LRV of Ghosted

Ghosted has an LRV of 74.84% 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	#e2e0dc
RGB Decimal	226, 224, 220
RGB Percent	88.63%, 87.84%, 86.27%
HSV	Hue: 40° Saturation: 2.65% Value: 88.63%
HSL	hsl(40, 9, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.88 Yellow: 2.65 Key: 11.37
YIQ	Y: 224.142 I: 2.477 Q: -0.822
XYZ	X: 70.935 Y: 74.648 Z: 78.362
CIE Lab	L:89.228 a:-0.033 b:2.196
CIE Luv	L:89.228 u:1.361 v:3.339
Decimal	14868700
Hunter Lab	86.399, -4.646, 6.704