Sherwin Williams Gleeful SW 6709
| Official page: | Gleeful SW 6709 |
| Code: | SW 6709 |
| Name: | Gleeful |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | ABC's and 123's |
What color is Sherwin Williams Gleeful?
Sherwin Williams Gleeful SW 6709 is a vibrant and playful lime green that adds a refreshing pop of color to any space. This energetic hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites to create a modern and invigorating color scheme. For a bold contrast, combine Gleeful with navy blues or charcoal grays to create a sophisticated look. Add accents of golden yellows or soft pinks to complement the cheerful vibe of Gleeful and bring balance to the overall design. Whether used in a trendy living room or a lively kitchen, Gleeful is sure to infuse any room with joy and personality.
Gleeful for bedroom
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Gleeful for living room
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Sherwin Williams SW 6709 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 6709 on kitchen cabinets
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Sherwin Williams Gleeful reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Gleeful undertones?
The undertone of Gleeful can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#DAD790
RGB code:
218, 215, 144
Is Sherwin Williams Gleeful SW 6709 cool or warm?
With a hue of 58° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6709 Gleeful HSL code: 58, 50%, 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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- 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
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 Gleeful
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Gleeful:
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 6709
Gleeful
Darker shades
SW 6709
Gleeful
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 Gleeful with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 238, such as Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue and Dusty Heather.
LRV of Gleeful
Gleeful has an LRV of 65.69% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 65.69%, 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 | #dad790 | |
| RGB Decimal | 218, 215, 144 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.49%, 84.31%, 56.47% | |
| HSV | Hue: 58° Saturation: 33.94% Value: 85.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(58, 50, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.38 Yellow: 33.94 Key: 14.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 207.803 I: 24.603 Q: -21.461 | |
| XYZ | X: 58.248 Y: 65.521 Z: 35.956 | |
| CIE Lab | L:84.752 a:-9.572 b:35.469 | |
| CIE Luv | L:84.752 u:5.454 v:49.484 | |
| Decimal | 14342032 | |
| Hunter Lab | 80.945, -13.206, 30.325 |
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