Sherwin Williams Jadite SW 6459

What are Sherwin Williams Jadite undertones?

The undertone of Jadite can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Jadite SW 6459 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 140° thisdark greenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6459 Jadite HSL code: 140, 15%, 45%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Jadite

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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Jadite:

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 6459
Jadite

• SW 9041
  Parisian Patina

  

• SW 6458
  Restful

  

• SW 2862
  Burma Jade

  

Darker shades

SW 6459
Jadite

• SW 0041
  Dard Hunter Green

  

• SW 6460
  Kale Green

  

• SW 0016
  Billiard Green

  

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 Jadite with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 320, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Radiant Lilac.

SW 6459
Jadite

• SW 6826
  Whimsical White

  

• SW 0074
  Radiant Lilac

  

• SW 9076
  Ruby Violet

  

• SW 6284
  Plum Dandy

  

• SW 6283
  Thistle

  

• SW 6281
  Wallflower

  

• SW 6282
  Mauve Finery

  

LRV of Jadite

Jadite has an LRV of 19.59% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#61826c
RGB Decimal	97, 130, 108
RGB Percent	38.04%, 50.98%, 42.35%
HSV	Hue: 140° Saturation: 25.38% Value: 50.98%
HSL	hsl(140, 15, 45)
CMYK	Cyan: 25.38 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 16.92 Key: 49.02
YIQ	Y: 117.625 I: -12.595 Q: -13.827
XYZ	X: 15.618 Y: 19.589 Z: 17.141
CIE Lab	L:51.369 a:-16.521 b:8.162
CIE Luv	L:51.369 u:-16.511 v:13.488
Decimal	6390380
Hunter Lab	44.259, -14.465, 8.019