Sherwin Williams Luau Green SW 6712

What are Sherwin Williams Luau Green undertones?

The undertone of Luau Green can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Luau Green SW 6712 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 59° thisGreenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6712 Luau Green HSL code: 59, 37%, 44%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Luau Green

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Luau Green:

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 6712
Luau Green

• SW 6417
  Tupelo Tree

  

• SW 6711
  Parakeet

  

• SW 6710
  Mélange Green

  

Darker shades

SW 6712
Luau Green

• SW 6419
  Saguaro

  

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 Luau Green with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 239, such as Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue and Dusty Heather.

SW 6712
Luau Green

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 9690
  Mountain Fig

  

• SW 6542
  Vesper Violet

  

• SW 6544
  Mesmerize

  

• SW 7139
  Lady's Slipper

  

LRV of Luau Green

Luau Green has an LRV of 29.48% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#989746
RGB Decimal	152, 151, 70
RGB Percent	59.61%, 59.22%, 27.45%
HSV	Hue: 59° Saturation: 53.95% Value: 59.61%
HSL	hsl(59, 37, 44)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.66 Yellow: 53.95 Key: 40.39
YIQ	Y: 142.065 I: 26.625 Q: -24.996
XYZ	X: 25.122 Y: 29.252 Z: 10.115
CIE Lab	L:61.003 a:-11.032 b:42.183
CIE Luv	L:61.003 u:4.341 v:51.014
Decimal	10000198
Hunter Lab	54.085, -11.738, 26.77