Sherwin Williams Impetuous SW 6916
| Official page: | Impetuous SW 6916 |
| Code: | SW 6916 |
| Name: | Impetuous |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2015 Voyage |
What color is Sherwin Williams Impetuous?
Step into a world of bold elegance with Sherwin Williams SW 6916 Impetuous. This rich and vibrant hue with hints of passion and energy is perfect for livening up a dull space. Let Impetuous SW 6916 breathe life into a cozy living room, adding a touch of drama to the walls and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Transform a sophisticated bedroom into a sanctuary with this daring shade, evoking a sense of creativity and modern glamour. Whether used as an accent color in a stylish office or as the main attraction in a chic dining room, Impetuous SW 6916 will undoubtedly make a statement in any room it graces.
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What are Sherwin Williams Impetuous undertones?
Impetuous has a clear yellow 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:
#E4D68C
RGB code:
228, 214, 140
Is Sherwin Williams Impetuous SW 6916 cool or warm?
At 50° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6916 Impetuous HSL code: 50, 62%, 72%
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 Impetuous
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Impetuous:
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 6916
Impetuous
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 Impetuous with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 230, such as Sherwin Williams Luxe Blue and Fully Purple.
LRV of Impetuous
Impetuous has an LRV of 66.63% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 66.63%, 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 | #e4d68c | |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 214, 140 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.41%, 83.92%, 54.90% | |
| HSV | Hue: 50° Saturation: 38.6% Value: 89.41% | |
| HSL | hsl(50, 62, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.14 Yellow: 38.6 Key: 10.59 | |
| YIQ | Y: 209.75 I: 32.122 Q: -20.067 | |
| XYZ | X: 60.776 Y: 66.483 Z: 34.435 | |
| CIE Lab | L:85.242 a:-5.629 b:38.293 | |
| CIE Luv | L:85.242 u:12.737 v:51.962 | |
| Decimal | 14997132 | |
| Hunter Lab | 81.537, -9.639, 32.036 |
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