Sherwin Williams Mariner SW 6766
| Official page: | Mariner SW 6766 |
| Code: | SW 6766 |
| Name: | Mariner |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Inbe Tweens |
What color is Sherwin Williams Mariner?
Sherwin Williams SW 6766 Mariner is a deep, rich shade that exudes elegance and sophistication in any space. This color pairs beautifully with neutral tones like off-white and beige, as well as bolder hues such as SW 7619 Labradorite and SW 6620 Rejuvenate. When combined with soft creams and warm grays, Mariner creates a classic and timeless interior design scheme. Incorporating accents in metallic finishes like gold or bronze can further enhance the luxurious feel of this color in a room.
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What are Sherwin Williams Mariner undertones?
The undertone of Mariner can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#6EC2C4
RGB code:
110, 194, 196
Is Sherwin Williams Mariner SW 6766 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 181° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6766 Mariner HSL code: 181, 42%, 60%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Mariner
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Mariner:
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
Darker shades
SW 6766
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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 Mariner with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 1, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Mariner
Mariner has an LRV of 45.74% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 45.74%, 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 | #6ec2c4 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 110, 194, 196 | |
| RGB Percent | 43.14%, 76.08%, 76.86% | |
| HSV | Hue: 181° Saturation: 43.88% Value: 76.86% | |
| HSL | hsl(181, 42, 60) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 43.88 Magenta: 1.02 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.14 | |
| YIQ | Y: 169.112 I: -50.698 Q: -17.147 | |
| XYZ | X: 35.681 Y: 45.881 Z: 59.185 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.468 a:-24.947 b:-8.967 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.468 u:-37.737 v:-9.804 | |
| Decimal | 7258820 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.736, -24.508, -4.391 | |
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