Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist SW 6909
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- Lemon Twist for exterior (3 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist reviews (6 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist undertones?
- Is Lemon Twist SW 6909 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Lemon Twist
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Lemon Twist SW 6909
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Lemon Twist SW 6909 |
| Code: | SW 6909 |
| Name: | Lemon Twist |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist?
Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist SW 6909 is a clear, high-energy yellow with a fresh lemon cast rather than a muted, buttery look. Its slight green undertone keeps it crisp in bright daylight, while warm evening lamps can draw out a sunnier golden note. It is lively enough for a pantry door, breakfast nook, playroom, or a painted interior door, though using it on every wall may feel intense in a small room. Pair Lemon Twist with soft warm white trim, natural oak, woven linen, and deep green or navy accents to give the yellow some visual weight. In a north-facing room, expect it to read a little sharper and less golden than it does in direct sun.
Lemon Twist for exterior (3 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm yellow hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist reviews (6 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow 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 Lemon Twist undertones?
Lemon Twist is a light, clear straw yellow. The HEX sample leans yellow; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
254, 217, 93
Is Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 46° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6909 Lemon Twist HSL code: 46, 99%, 68%
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 Lemon Twist
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Lemon Twist:
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 6909
Lemon Twist
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 Lemon Twist with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Sherwin Williams Frank Blue and Honorable Blue.
SW 6909
Lemon Twist
LRV of Lemon Twist
Lemon Twist has an LRV of 71.52% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 71.52%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #fed95d |
| RGB Decimal | 254, 217, 93 |
| RGB Percent | 99.61%, 85.10%, 36.47% |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 63.39% Value: 99.61% |
| HSL | hsl(46, 99, 68) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.57 Yellow: 63.39 Key: 0.39 |
| YIQ | Y: 213.927 I: 61.895 Q: -30.762 |
| XYZ | X: 67.665 Y: 71.491 Z: 20.588 |
| CIE Lab | L:87.723 a:-0.626 b:64.04 |
| CIE Luv | L:87.723 u:31.216 v:76.459 |
| Decimal | 16701789 |
| Hunter Lab | 84.552, -5.118, 44.75 |
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