Sherwin Williams Laudable Lime SW 6930
| Official page: | Laudable Lime SW 6930 |
| Code: | SW 6930 |
| Name: | Laudable Lime |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Laudable Lime?
Energize your living space with Sherwin Williams Laudable Lime (SW 6930). This vibrant shade infuses any room with a burst of freshness and vitality, creating a lively and upbeat atmosphere. Ideal for kitchens, home offices, or even bathrooms, Laudable Lime adds a touch of zest and personality to your decor. Pair it with neutral tones for a modern and stylish contrast, or with bold accents for a truly eye-catching look. Let Sherwin Williams SW 6930 be the statement piece in your home, bringing a sense of joy and vibrancy to your everyday spaces.
Laudable Lime 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 cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Laudable Lime for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Green shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6930 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Mid-tone real bathrooms.
Sherwin Williams SW 6930 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Laudable Lime reviews
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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What are Sherwin Williams Laudable Lime undertones?
The undertone of Laudable Lime 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#8CBF6F
RGB code:
140, 191, 111
Is Sherwin Williams Laudable Lime SW 6930 cool or warm?
With a hue of 98° thisGreenrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6930 Laudable Lime HSL code: 98, 38%, 59%
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 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.
- 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 Laudable Lime
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 Green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Laudable Lime:
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 6930
Laudable Lime
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 Laudable Lime with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 278, such as Sherwin Williams Wood Violet and Berry Cream.
LRV of Laudable Lime
Laudable Lime has an LRV of 43.96% 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 43.96%, 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 | #8cbf6f | |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 191, 111 | |
| RGB Percent | 54.90%, 74.90%, 43.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 98° Saturation: 41.88% Value: 74.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 38, 59) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 26.7 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 41.88 Key: 25.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 166.631 I: -4.683 Q: -35.684 | |
| XYZ | X: 32.314 Y: 43.984 Z: 21.822 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.218 a:-31.278 b:35.058 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.218 u:-25.547 v:50.902 | |
| Decimal | 9224047 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.32, -29.087, 26.916 |
Color equivalents
426
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551
Exotic Bloom
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558
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Citrus Green
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Spring Leaf
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Green Thumb
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427
Napa Vineyards
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413
Blooming Grove
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412
Springhill Green
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559
Paradise Valley
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Lazy Caterpillar
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Organic Green
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