Sherwin Williams Lakeside SW 9683
| Official page: | Lakeside SW 9683 |
| Code: | SW 9683 |
| Name: | Lakeside |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Classic + Collected |
What color is Sherwin Williams Lakeside?
Experience a tranquil ambiance with Sherwin Williams Lakeside (SW 9683). This serene shade of blue-green evokes a sense of calm and elegance, perfect for creating a peaceful retreat in any room. Lakeside pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft grays, and sandy neutrals to enhance its soothing undertones. Complement this versatile color with accents in warm woods or metallic finishes for a touch of sophistication. Elevate your interiors with Lakeside for a timeless and stylish look that exudes tranquility and charm.
Lakeside for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams Lakeside reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Lakeside undertones?
The undertone of Lakeside can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#ADB8C0
RGB code:
173, 184, 192
Is Sherwin Williams Lakeside SW 9683 cool or warm?
With a hue of 205° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9683 Lakeside HSL code: 205, 13%, 72%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
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.
How light temperature affects Lakeside
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Lakeside:
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 9683
Lakeside
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 Lakeside with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 25, such as Sherwin Williams Truly Taupe and Heavenly White.
LRV of Lakeside
Lakeside has an LRV of 46.83% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 46.83%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #adb8c0 | |
| RGB Decimal | 173, 184, 192 | |
| RGB Percent | 67.84%, 72.16%, 75.29% | |
| HSV | Hue: 205° Saturation: 9.9% Value: 75.29% | |
| HSL | hsl(205, 13, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 9.9 Magenta: 4.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 24.71 | |
| YIQ | Y: 181.623 I: -9.126 Q: 0.163 | |
| XYZ | X: 43.886 Y: 46.97 Z: 56.609 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.171 a:-2.213 b:-5.352 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.171 u:-6.434 v:-7.692 | |
| Decimal | 11385024 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.535, -5.635, -0.998 |
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