Sherwin Williams Limewash SW 9589
| Official page: | Limewash SW 9589 |
| Code: | SW 9589 |
| Name: | Limewash |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Warm + Welcoming |
What color is Sherwin Williams Limewash?
Immerse your living space in the invigorating charm of Sherwin Williams SW 9589 Limewash. This vibrant hue breathes life into any room, creating a fresh and rejuvenating atmosphere. SW 9589 Limewash is perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, and bathrooms, adding a pop of color and a sense of vitality. Infuse your home with the energy and vibrancy of this zesty shade, transforming your interiors into vibrant and welcoming spaces. Elevate your living experience with the lively allure of SW 9589 Limewash.
Limewash for exterior (7 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 grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Limewash reviews (5 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 Limewash undertones?
Limewash has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#DBD5CB
RGB code:
219, 213, 203
Is Sherwin Williams Limewash SW 9589 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 38°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 9589 Limewash HSL code: 38, 18%, 83%
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 Limewash
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 Limewash:
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 9589
Limewash
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 Limewash with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud and Sea Mariner.
LRV of Limewash
Limewash has an LRV of 66.87% 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 66.87%, 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 | #dbd5cb |  |
| RGB Decimal | 219, 213, 203 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.88%, 83.53%, 79.61% | |
| HSV | Hue: 38° Saturation: 7.31% Value: 85.88% | |
| HSL | hsl(38, 18, 83) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.74 Yellow: 7.31 Key: 14.12 | |
| YIQ | Y: 213.654 I: 6.789 Q: -1.843 | |
| XYZ | X: 63.785 Y: 66.961 Z: 66.048 | |
| CIE Lab | L:85.484 a:0.322 b:5.67 | |
| CIE Luv | L:85.484 u:4.043 v:8.401 | |
| Decimal | 14407115 | |
| Hunter Lab | 81.83, -4.064, 9.425 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9589 Limewash
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