Sherwin Williams Individual White SW 6008

What are Sherwin Williams Individual White undertones?

The undertone of Individual White 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Individual White SW 6008 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 18° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6008 Individual White HSL code: 18, 10%, 81%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• 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 Individual White

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Individual White:

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 6008
Individual White

• SW 6266
  Discreet White

  

• SW 6273
  Nouvelle White

  

• SW 6553
  Heavenly White

  

• SW 7077
  Original White

  

• SW 6014
  Quartz White

  

Darker shades

SW 6008
Individual White

• SW 6038
  Truly Taupe

  

• SW 6037
  Temperate Taupe

  

• SW 6001
  Grayish

  

• SW 9167
  Polished Concrete

  

• SW 6003
  Proper Gray

  

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 Individual White with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

SW 6008
Individual White

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

LRV of Individual White

Individual White has an LRV of 61.95% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d4cdca
RGB Decimal	212, 205, 202
RGB Percent	83.14%, 80.39%, 79.22%
HSV	Hue: 18° Saturation: 4.72% Value: 83.14%
HSL	hsl(18, 10, 81)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.3 Yellow: 4.72 Key: 16.86
YIQ	Y: 206.751 I: 5.135 Q: 0.547
XYZ	X: 59.641 Y: 61.924 Z: 64.672
CIE Lab	L:82.873 a:1.884 b:2.353
CIE Luv	L:82.873 u:4.204 v:3.19
Decimal	13946314
Hunter Lab	78.692, -2.425, 6.358