Sherwin Williams Honeypot SW 9663

What are Sherwin Williams Honeypot undertones?

The undertone of Honeypot 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Honeypot SW 9663 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 39° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9663 Honeypot HSL code: 39, 79%, 83%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Honeypot

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Honeypot:

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 9663
Honeypot

• SW 6379
  Jersey Cream

  

• SW 7121
  Corona

  

• SW 6686
  Lemon Chiffon

  

• SW 6645
  Frangipane

  

• SW 6659
  Captivating Cream

  

Darker shades

SW 9663
Honeypot

• SW 6673
  Banana Cream

  

• SW 6666
  Enjoyable Yellow

  

• SW 9013
  Olden Amber

  

• SW 6689
  Overjoy

  

• SW 9022
  Yellow Bird

  

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 Honeypot with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Sherwin Williams Bewitching Blue and Dazzle.

SW 9663
Honeypot

• SW 6960
  Bewitching Blue

  

• SW 6962
  Dazzle

  

• SW 9177
  Salty Dog

  

• SW 6531
  Indigo

  

• SW 6524
  Commodore

  

• SW 6801
  Regale Blue

  

• SW 6961
  Blue Beyond

  

LRV of Honeypot

Honeypot has an LRV of 74.88% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f6deb3
RGB Decimal	246, 222, 179
RGB Percent	96.47%, 87.06%, 70.20%
HSV	Hue: 39° Saturation: 27.24% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(39, 79, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.76 Yellow: 27.24 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 224.274 I: 28.119 Q: -8.305
XYZ	X: 72.264 Y: 75.092 Z: 53.323
CIE Lab	L:89.436 a:1.883 b:24.141
CIE Luv	L:89.436 u:17.344 v:33.838
Decimal	16178867
Hunter Lab	86.656, -2.793, 24.175