Sherwin Williams Green Bay SW 6481

Official page:Green Bay SW 6481
Code:SW 6481
Name:Green Bay
Brand:Sherwin Williams

What color is Sherwin Williams Green Bay?

Sherwin Williams SW 6481 Green Bay is a rich, earthy hue that evokes the serene beauty of nature. This color pairs effortlessly with warm neutrals like SW 7036 Accessible Beige and cool tones such as SW 7665 Wall Street for a harmonious and sophisticated look. SW 6481 Green Bay brings a sense of balance and tranquility to any space, making it an ideal choice for creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere. Complement this color with accents in soft blues like SW 9132 Acacia Haze and subtle greens like SW 6738 Vegan for a cohesive and refreshing palette.

Green Bay for bedroom

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Sherwin Williams Green Bay reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are Sherwin Williams Green Bay undertones?

The undertone of Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#2E6864

RGB code:

46, 104, 100

Is Sherwin Williams Green Bay SW 6481 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 176° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6481 Green Bay HSL code: 176, 39%, 29%

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 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.
  • Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
  • 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.

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 Green 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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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:

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

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Complementary color scheme

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 Green Bay with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 356, such as Sherwin Williams Chaise Mauve and Raisin.

LRV of Green Bay

Green Bay has an LRV of 11.41% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 11.41%, 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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HEX#2e6864Copy color code
RGB Decimal46, 104, 100Copy color code
RGB Percent18.04%, 40.78%, 39.22%Copy color code
HSVHue: 176° Saturation: 55.77% Value: 40.78%Copy color code
HSLhsl(176, 39, 29)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 55.77 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.85 Key: 59.22Copy color code
YIQY: 86.202 I: -33.277 Q: -13.514Copy color code
XYZX: 8.376 Y: 11.401 Z: 13.812Copy color code
CIE LabL:40.248 a:-19.942 b:-3.514Copy color code
CIE LuvL:40.248 u:-24.128 v:-1.927Copy color code
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Hunter Lab33.765, -14.808, -0.618Copy color code
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