Sherwin Williams Mandarin SW 6891
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- Mandarin for bedroom (1 photo)
- Mandarin for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Mandarin for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6891 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Mandarin reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Mandarin undertones?
- Is Mandarin SW 6891 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Mandarin
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Mandarin SW 6891
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Mandarin SW 6891 |
| Code: | SW 6891 |
| Name: | Mandarin |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Mandarin?
Sherwin Williams Mandarin SW 6891 is a bright, high-energy orange with a distinctly warm, golden cast. Its saturated mid-tone depth keeps it from reading pastel, giving it enough presence for a front door, kitchen island, painted furniture, or a single accent wall. In bright daylight, Mandarin appears crisp and clear, while warmer evening light draws out its deeper amber-orange side. Pair it with clean white trim for contrast, charcoal or deep navy for a sharper scheme, or natural oak, rattan, and brass for a warmer material mix. On large walls, this color is best reserved for rooms that can handle a bold visual statement, such as a playroom, breakfast nook, or creative workspace.
Mandarin for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Mandarin for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6891 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm mid-tone red real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6891 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Mandarin reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red 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 Mandarin undertones?
Mandarin is a mid-light, clear caramel orange. The HEX sample leans orange; 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:
240, 141, 46
Is Sherwin Williams Mandarin cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 29° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6891 Mandarin HSL code: 29, 87%, 56%
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 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:
| 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 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
Darker shades
SW 6891
Mandarin
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.
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?
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 37.75%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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 |
Color equivalents
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