Sherwin Williams Hammered Silver SW 2840

What are Sherwin Williams Hammered Silver undertones?

The undertone of Hammered Silver 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Hammered Silver SW 2840 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 27° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2840 Hammered Silver HSL code: 27, 10%, 55%

• 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Hammered Silver

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 Hammered Silver:

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 2840
Hammered Silver

• SW 6002
  Essential Gray

  

• SW 9167
  Polished Concrete

  

• SW 6003
  Proper Gray

  

• SW 9573
  Hibernate

  

• SW 9168
  Elephant Ear

  

Darker shades

SW 2840
Hammered Silver

• SW 6074
  Spalding Gray

  

• SW 9579
  Timeless Taupe

  

• SW 7025
  Backdrop

  

• SW 7515
  Homestead Brown

  

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

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 Hammered Silver with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 207, such as Sherwin Williams Glass Bead and Morning at Sea.

SW 2840
Hammered Silver

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

LRV of Hammered Silver

Hammered Silver has an LRV of 26.42% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#978a7f
RGB Decimal	151, 138, 127
RGB Percent	59.22%, 54.12%, 49.80%
HSV	Hue: 27° Saturation: 15.89% Value: 59.22%
HSL	hsl(27, 10, 55)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.61 Yellow: 15.89 Key: 40.78
YIQ	Y: 140.633 I: 11.281 Q: -0.673
XYZ	X: 25.681 Y: 26.289 Z: 23.794
CIE Lab	L:58.31 a:2.939 b:7.654
CIE Luv	L:58.31 u:8.494 v:9.967
Decimal	9931391
Hunter Lab	51.273, -0.322, 8.376