Sherwin Williams Limestone SW 9599

What are Sherwin Williams Limestone undertones?

The undertone of Limestone can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Limestone SW 9599 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 39° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9599 Limestone HSL code: 39, 7%, 39%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Limestone

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:

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

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Limestone:

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 9599
Limestone

• SW 7669
  Summit Gray

  

• SW 7673
  Pewter Cast

  

• SW 9554
  Going Grey

  

• SW 9569
  Alloy

  

• SW 7018
  Dovetail

  

Darker shades

SW 9599
Limestone

• SW 7645
  Thunder Gray

  

• SW 7048
  Urbane Bronze

  

• SW 9620
  Prelude

  

• SW 9570
  Ironclad

  

• SW 9520
  Nocturne

  

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 Limestone with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.

SW 9599
Limestone

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 9683
  Lakeside

  

• SW 9685
  After the Storm

  

• SW 7138
  Lavendar Wisp

  

LRV of Limestone

Limestone has an LRV of 13.11% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6a655c
RGB Decimal	106, 101, 92
RGB Percent	41.57%, 39.61%, 36.08%
HSV	Hue: 39° Saturation: 13.21% Value: 41.57%
HSL	hsl(39, 7, 39)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.72 Yellow: 13.21 Key: 58.43
YIQ	Y: 101.469 I: 5.872 Q: -1.743
XYZ	X: 12.529 Y: 13.144 Z: 11.999
CIE Lab	L:42.98 a:0.241 b:5.802
CIE Luv	L:42.98 u:3.429 v:7.351
Decimal	6972764
Hunter Lab	36.255, -1.761, 5.755