Sherwin Williams Gulfstream SW 6768

What are Sherwin Williams Gulfstream undertones?

The undertone of Gulfstream 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Gulfstream SW 6768 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 183° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6768 Gulfstream HSL code: 183, 99%, 27%

• 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 Gulfstream

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 Gulfstream:

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 6768
Gulfstream

• SW 6941
  Nifty Turquoise

  

• SW 6940
  Biscay

  

• SW 6946
  Surfer

  

• SW 6942
  Splashy

  

• SW 6947
  Tempo Teal

  

Darker shades

SW 6768
Gulfstream

• SW 6951
  Cote D'Azur

  

• SW 6489
  Really Teal

  

• SW 6769
  Maxi Teal

  

• SW 6943
  Intense Teal

  

• SW 6776
  Blue Nile

  

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 Gulfstream with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 3, such as Sherwin Williams Raucous Orange and Blushing.

SW 6768
Gulfstream

• SW 6883
  Raucous Orange

  

• SW 6617
  Blushing

  

• SW 6627
  Emberglow

  

• SW 6634
  Copper Harbor

  

• SW 6596
  Bella Pink

  

• SW 6867
  Fireworks

  

• SW 6875
  Gladiola

  

LRV of Gulfstream

Gulfstream has an LRV of 18.39% 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	#01858b
RGB Decimal	1, 133, 139
RGB Percent	0.39%, 52.16%, 54.51%
HSV	Hue: 183° Saturation: 99.28% Value: 54.51%
HSL	hsl(183, 99, 27)
CMYK	Cyan: 99.28 Magenta: 4.32 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 45.49
YIQ	Y: 94.216 I: -80.587 Q: -26.056
XYZ	X: 13.058 Y: 18.644 Z: 27.329
CIE Lab	L:50.268 a:-27.641 b:-11.905
CIE Luv	L:50.268 u:-38.194 v:-13.416
Decimal	99723
Hunter Lab	43.179, -21.582, -7.302