Sherwin Williams Impromptu SW 6955
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- Impromptu for bedroom (1 photo)
- Impromptu for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Impromptu for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6955 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Impromptu reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Impromptu undertones?
- Is Impromptu SW 6955 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Impromptu
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Impromptu SW 6955
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Impromptu SW 6955 |
| Code: | SW 6955 |
| Name: | Impromptu |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Impromptu?
Sherwin Williams Impromptu SW 6955 is a saturated blue with a clear turquoise cast, sitting between a true blue and a lively cyan. Its cool, clean character is strongest in daylight, while lower or warmer lighting can make it read slightly deeper and more blue-forward. Use it on an accent wall, a powder room, or painted cabinetry when the room needs a concentrated hit of color. Crisp white trim keeps the shade graphic, while pale gray, sandy beige, light oak, and brushed nickel give it a more grounded setting. On an exterior door, Impromptu brings noticeable contrast against white, charcoal, or soft greige siding.
Impromptu for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Impromptu for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6955 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool dark blue real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6955 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Impromptu reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue 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 Impromptu undertones?
Impromptu is a midtone, soft dusty blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
1, 146, 184
Is Sherwin Williams Impromptu cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 192° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
SW 6955 Impromptu HSL code: 192, 99%, 36%
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 Impromptu
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Impromptu:
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 Impromptu with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 12, such as Sherwin Williams Raucous Orange and Blushing.
LRV of Impromptu
Impromptu has an LRV of 22.8% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of 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 22.8%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #0192b8 |
| RGB Decimal | 1, 146, 184 |
| RGB Percent | 0.39%, 57.25%, 72.16% |
| HSV | Hue: 192° Saturation: 99.46% Value: 72.16% |
| HSL | hsl(192, 99, 36) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 99.46 Magenta: 20.65 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 27.84 |
| YIQ | Y: 106.977 I: -98.617 Q: -18.847 |
| XYZ | X: 18.939 Y: 24.022 Z: 48.973 |
| CIE Lab | L:56.11 a:-18.78 b:-28.909 |
| CIE Luv | L:56.11 u:-39.295 v:-41.912 |
| Decimal | 103096 |
| Hunter Lab | 49.013, -16.798, -24.933 |
Color equivalents
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