Sherwin Williams Holiday Turquoise SW 0075
| Code: | SW 0075 |
| Name: | Holiday Turquoise |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, Historic Interior Color Wall, Suburban Modern (1950s) |
What color is Sherwin Williams Holiday Turquoise?
Welcome to a space adorned in the captivating charm of Sherwin Williams SW 0075 Holiday Turquoise. This invigorating hue effortlessly infuses living rooms with a sense of serenity and vibrancy. Imagine your bedroom transformed into a tranquil oasis with the soothing touch of Holiday Turquoise on the walls. Kitchens come alive with a pop of color when accented with cabinets painted in SW 0075. Embrace the beauty of this shade in any room seeking a touch of whimsical elegance and modern flair.
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What are Sherwin Williams Holiday Turquoise undertones?
The undertones of Holiday Turquoise can be accurately described as a Green and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#8AC6BD
RGB code:
138, 198, 189
Is Sherwin Williams Holiday Turquoise SW 0075 cool or warm?
With a hue of 171° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 0075 Holiday Turquoise HSL code: 171, 34%, 66%
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 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.
- 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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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 Holiday Turquoise
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 Holiday Turquoise:
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 0075
Holiday Turquoise
Darker shades
SW 0075
Holiday Turquoise
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 Holiday Turquoise with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 351, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Chaise Mauve.
LRV of Holiday Turquoise
Holiday Turquoise has an LRV of 49.38% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 49.38%, 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 | #8ac6bd | |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 198, 189 | |
| RGB Percent | 54.12%, 77.65%, 74.12% | |
| HSV | Hue: 171° Saturation: 30.3% Value: 77.65% | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 34, 66) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 30.3 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.55 Key: 22.35 | |
| YIQ | Y: 179.034 I: -32.862 Q: -15.493 | |
| XYZ | X: 39.857 Y: 49.464 Z: 55.578 | |
| CIE Lab | L:75.739 a:-21.179 b:-1.666 | |
| CIE Luv | L:75.739 u:-29.305 v:0.97 | |
| Decimal | 9094845 | |
| Hunter Lab | 70.33, -21.92, 2.378 |
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