Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange SW 6885

Official page:Knockout Orange SW 6885
Code:SW 6885
Name:Knockout Orange
Brand:Sherwin Williams

What color is Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange?

The vibrant hue of SW 6885 Knockout Orange by Sherwin Williams injects energy and warmth into any space it graces. When paired with SW 7008 Alabaster for a crisp contrast, the room comes alive with a harmonious balance. Introduce accents of SW 7073 Network Gray for a modern touch that complements Knockout Orange's lively personality. The dynamic interplay of SW 6885 alongside soft neutrals and cool grays creates a space that is both bold and inviting. Embrace the vibrant allure of Knockout Orange and elevate your interiors with a fresh burst of color.

Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange reviews (5 photos)

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What are Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange undertones?

Knockout Orange has a clear red 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:

#E16F3E

RGB code:

225, 111, 62

Is Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange SW 6885 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 18° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.

SW 6885 Knockout Orange HSL code: 18, 73%, 56%

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 Knockout Orange

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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 Knockout Orange with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Sherwin Williams Santorini Blue and Lupine.

LRV of Knockout Orange

Knockout Orange has an LRV of 27.66% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 27.66%, 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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HEX#e16f3eCopy color code
RGB Decimal225, 111, 62Copy color code
RGB Percent88.24%, 43.53%, 24.31%Copy color code
HSVHue: 18° Saturation: 72.44% Value: 88.24%Copy color code
HSLhsl(18, 73, 56)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.67 Yellow: 72.44 Key: 11.76Copy color code
YIQY: 139.5 I: 83.679 Q: 8.866Copy color code
XYZX: 37.609 Y: 27.729 Z: 7.928Copy color code
CIE LabL:59.643 a:41.026 b:46.904Copy color code
CIE LuvL:59.643 u:90.967 v:42.252Copy color code
Decimal14774078Copy color code
Hunter Lab52.658, 35.333, 27.934Copy color code
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