Sherwin Williams Melon Tint SW 7117

What are Sherwin Williams Melon Tint undertones?

The undertone of Melon Tint 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Melon Tint SW 7117 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 32° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7117 Melon Tint HSL code: 32, 72%, 90%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Melon Tint

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 Melon Tint:

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 7117
Melon Tint

• SW 7106
  Honied White

  

• SW 7115
  Conch Shell

  

• SW 7120
  Dollop Of Cream

  

• SW 7118
  French Vanilla

  

Darker shades

SW 7117
Melon Tint

• SW 6373
  Harvester

  

• SW 6372
  Inviting Ivory

  

• SW 9012
  Polvo de Oro

  

• SW 6380
  Humble Gold

  

• SW 0067
  Belvedere Cream

  

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 Melon Tint with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Sherwin Williams Silken Peacock and Blissful Blue.

SW 7117
Melon Tint

• SW 9059
  Silken Peacock

  

• SW 6527
  Blissful Blue

  

• SW 9684
  Azure Tide

  

• SW 6968
  Hyacinth Tint

  

• SW 6969
  Indulgent

  

• SW 6816
  Dahlia

  

• SW 7607
  Santorini Blue

  

LRV of Melon Tint

Melon Tint has an LRV of 81.93% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#f8e7d4
RGB Decimal	248, 231, 212
RGB Percent	97.25%, 90.59%, 83.14%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 14.52% Value: 97.25%
HSL	hsl(32, 72, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.85 Yellow: 14.52 Key: 2.75
YIQ	Y: 233.917 I: 16.236 Q: -2.317
XYZ	X: 79.169 Y: 81.863 Z: 73.9
CIE Lab	L:92.514 a:2.711 b:11.332
CIE Luv	L:92.514 u:11.184 v:16.338
Decimal	16312276
Hunter Lab	90.478, -2.148, 14.908