SW 6648

Sherwin Williams Kumquat

Sherwin Williams Kumquat SW 6648 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Kumquat paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6648. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Kumquat SW 6648
Color code:SW 6648
Color name:Kumquat
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Kumquat for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat bedroom
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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 Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Kumquat for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat living room
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Check out this stunning Mid-tone used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space

Kumquat for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.

Kumquat on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Kumquat reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Kumquat living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Kumquat

Kumquat SW 6648 has an LRV of 41.23% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 41.23% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Kumquat undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Kumquat undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#E89A61

RGB code:

232, 154, 97

Is Sherwin Williams Kumquat SW 6648 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 25° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6648 Kumquat HSL code: 25, 75%, 65%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Kumquat:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Darker shades

Color comparison

Kumquat SW 6648 vs Summer Day SW 6662

Can't decide between these gorgeous hues? We've got you covered with a comparison.

Sherwin Williams Kumquat SW 6648 vs Sherwin Williams Summer Day SW 6662Sherwin Williams Kumquat SW 6648
LRV: 41.23%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 47.19%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Kumquat SW 6648 vs Bakelite Gold SW 6368

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Discover which one suits your needs in our comparison.

Sherwin Williams Kumquat SW 6648 vs Sherwin Williams Bakelite Gold SW 6368Sherwin Williams Kumquat SW 6648
LRV: 41.23%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 38.13%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#e89a61copy color code
RGB Decimal232, 154, 97copy color code
RGB Percent90.98%, 60.39%, 38.04%copy color code
HSVHue: 25° Saturation: 58.19% Value: 90.98%copy color code
HSLhsl(25, 75, 65)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 33.62 Yellow: 58.19 Key: 9.02copy color code
YIQY: 170.824 I: 64.797 Q: -1.239copy color code
XYZX: 46.995 Y: 41.134 Z: 16.771copy color code
CIE LabL:70.27 a:23.52 b:41.533copy color code
CIE LuvL:70.27 u:59.669 v:45.611copy color code
Decimal15243873copy color code
Hunter lab64.136, 18.556, 29.392copy color code
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