Sherwin Williams High Sierra SW 9588

What are Sherwin Williams High Sierra undertones?

The undertone of High Sierra 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 High Sierra SW 9588 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9588 High Sierra HSL code: 37, 16%, 74%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 High Sierra

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 High Sierra:

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 9588
High Sierra

• SW 9542
  Natural White

  

• SW 9550
  Mercurial

  

• SW 9546
  Lunar Lite

  

• SW 7647
  Crushed Ice

  

• SW 7015
  Repose Gray

  

Darker shades

SW 9588
High Sierra

• SW 6158
  Sawdust

  

• SW 7051
  Analytical Gray

  

• SW 9591
  Whisper

  

• SW 9117
  Urban Jungle

  

• SW 7546
  Prairie Grass

  

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 High Sierra with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.

SW 9588
High Sierra

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

LRV of High Sierra

High Sierra has an LRV of 53.17% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#c8c0b3
RGB Decimal	200, 192, 179
RGB Percent	78.43%, 75.29%, 70.20%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 10.5% Value: 78.43%
HSL	hsl(37, 16, 74)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.0 Yellow: 10.5 Key: 21.57
YIQ	Y: 192.91 I: 8.945 Q: -2.353
XYZ	X: 50.804 Y: 53.234 Z: 50.234
CIE Lab	L:78.013 a:0.552 b:7.55
CIE Luv	L:78.013 u:5.45 v:10.914
Decimal	13156531
Hunter Lab	72.962, -3.39, 10.252