Sherwin Williams Meander SW 9522
| Code: | SW 9522 |
| Name: | Meander |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Form + Function |
What color is Sherwin Williams Meander?
Sherwin Williams Meander (SW 9522) is a soothing and versatile green-gray hue that adds a touch of serenity to any space. This calming color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, warm neutrals like SW 7036 Accessible Beige, and earthy tones such as SW 7048 Urbane Bronze. Create a harmonious and balanced interior by combining Meander with accents in SW 6106 Kilim Beige for a soft contrast, or with pops of color like SW 6824 Forget-Me-Not for a refreshing twist. Whether used as a wall color or in furnishings, Sherwin Williams Meander effortlessly brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to your home decor.
Meander for bedroom
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Meander for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 9522 for bathroom (2 photos)
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Sherwin Williams SW 9522 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Meander reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige 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 Meander undertones?
Meander 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:
#B6AE99
RGB code:
182, 174, 153
Is Sherwin Williams Meander SW 9522 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 43°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 9522 Meander HSL code: 43, 17%, 66%
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 Meander
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Meander:
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 9522
Meander
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 Meander with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Meander
Meander has an LRV of 42.46% 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 42.46%, 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 | #b6ae99 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 182, 174, 153 | |
| RGB Percent | 71.37%, 68.24%, 60.00% | |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 15.93% Value: 71.37% | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 17, 66) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.4 Yellow: 15.93 Key: 28.63 | |
| YIQ | Y: 173.998 I: 11.515 Q: -4.843 | |
| XYZ | X: 40.176 Y: 42.518 Z: 36.219 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.226 a:-0.732 b:11.815 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.226 u:5.986 v:16.794 | |
| Decimal | 11972249 | |
| Hunter Lab | 65.206, -4.127, 12.711 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9522 Meander
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