Sherwin Williams Mandarin SW 6891

What are Sherwin Williams Mandarin undertones?

The undertone of Mandarin 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Mandarin SW 6891 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 29° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6891 Mandarin HSL code: 29, 87%, 56%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Mandarin

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Mandarin:

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 6891
Mandarin

• SW 6640
  Tangerine

  

• SW 6887
  Navel

  

• SW 6888
  Pizazz Peach

  

• SW 6653
  Delicious Melon

  

• SW 9664
  Sun Salutation

  

Darker shades

SW 6891
Mandarin

• SW 6892
  Carnival

  

• SW 6894
  Forceful Orange

  

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 Mandarin with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Sherwin Williams Commodore and Loch Blue.

SW 6891
Mandarin

• SW 6524
  Commodore

  

• SW 6502
  Loch Blue

  

• SW 6801
  Regale Blue

  

• SW 6961
  Blue Beyond

  

• SW 9063
  Porch Ceiling

  

• SW 9048
  Surfin'

  

• SW 6787
  Fountain

  

LRV of Mandarin

Mandarin has an LRV of 37.75% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f08d2e
RGB Decimal	240, 141, 46
RGB Percent	94.12%, 55.29%, 18.04%
HSV	Hue: 29° Saturation: 80.83% Value: 94.12%
HSL	hsl(29, 87, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.25 Yellow: 80.83 Key: 5.88
YIQ	Y: 159.771 I: 89.522 Q: -8.622
XYZ	X: 45.957 Y: 37.777 Z: 7.456
CIE Lab	L:67.856 a:30.992 b:62.758
CIE Luv	L:67.856 u:80.857 v:59.195
Decimal	15764782
Hunter Lab	61.463, 25.907, 35.832