Sherwin Williams Imagine SW 6009
| Official page: | Imagine SW 6009 |
| Code: | SW 6009 |
| Name: | Imagine |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Imagine?
Experience the captivating allure of Sherwin Williams SW 6009 Imagine in your space. This ethereal hue, reminiscent of soft fog on a tranquil morning, effortlessly pairs with crisp whites like SW 7006 Extra White and warm neutrals such as SW 7036 Accessible Beige. Imagine brings a sense of serenity and sophistication to any room, making it ideal for bedrooms, living areas, or home offices. Embrace the timeless elegance of Imagine and elevate your space with its soothing and versatile presence.
Imagine for bedroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 6009 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 6009 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Imagine reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.









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What are Sherwin Williams Imagine undertones?
Imagine has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#C2B6B6
RGB code:
194, 182, 182
Is Sherwin Williams Imagine SW 6009 cool or warm?
With a hue of 0°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 6009 Imagine HSL code: 0, 9%, 74%
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.
How light temperature affects Imagine
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Imagine:
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
Darker shades
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 Imagine with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Imagine
Imagine has an LRV of 48.38% 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 48.38%, 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 | #c2b6b6 | |
| RGB Decimal | 194, 182, 182 | |
| RGB Percent | 76.08%, 71.37%, 71.37% | |
| HSV | Hue: 0° Saturation: 6.19% Value: 76.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 9, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.19 Yellow: 6.19 Key: 23.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 185.588 I: 7.151 Q: 2.538 | |
| XYZ | X: 47.418 Y: 48.303 Z: 51.069 | |
| CIE Lab | L:75.016 a:4.247 b:1.532 | |
| CIE Luv | L:75.016 u:6.995 v:1.515 | |
| Decimal | 12760758 | |
| Hunter Lab | 69.5, 0.159, 5.084 |
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