Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory SW 6406
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- Ionic Ivory for bedroom (1 photo)
- Ionic Ivory for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6406 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory undertones?
- Is Ionic Ivory SW 6406 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Ionic Ivory
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Ionic Ivory SW 6406
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 6406 |
| Name: | Ionic Ivory |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well - Balance |
What color is Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory?
Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory SW 6406 is a light, muted ivory with a soft creamy-beige cast rather than a crisp white appearance. Its #e7dfc5 color value gives it gentle warmth and low saturation, so it reads as a quiet backdrop instead of a prominent yellow. In bright natural light, Ionic Ivory can appear pale and softly creamy, while cooler or dimmer conditions may bring out its slightly beige, subdued side. It suits living room walls, bedrooms, hallways, and cabinetry where a warmer alternative to white is wanted. Pair it with natural oak, linen upholstery, warm gray stone, or deeper brown and olive accents for a grounded palette.
Ionic Ivory for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Ionic Ivory for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6406 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm light beige real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6406 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige 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 Ionic Ivory undertones?
Ionic Ivory is a light, muted pale yellow. The HEX sample leans yellow; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
231, 223, 197
Is Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 46°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 6406 Ionic Ivory HSL code: 46, 41%, 84%
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 Ionic Ivory
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory:
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 6406
Ionic Ivory
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 Ionic Ivory with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Ionic Ivory
Ionic Ivory has an LRV of 73.69% and refers to Off‑White 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 73.69%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #e7dfc5 |
| RGB Decimal | 231, 223, 197 |
| RGB Percent | 90.59%, 87.45%, 77.25% |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 14.72% Value: 90.59% |
| HSL | hsl(46, 41, 84) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.46 Yellow: 14.72 Key: 9.41 |
| YIQ | Y: 222.428 I: 13.122 Q: -6.399 |
| XYZ | X: 69.419 Y: 73.796 Z: 63.395 |
| CIE Lab | L:88.826 a:-1.556 b:13.73 |
| CIE Luv | L:88.826 u:6.184 v:20.417 |
| Decimal | 15196101 |
| Hunter Lab | 85.905, -6.089, 16.379 |
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