Sherwin Williams Mercurial SW 9550
| Code: | SW 9550 |
| Name: | Mercurial |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern |
What color is Sherwin Williams Mercurial?
Step into a world of sophistication with the timeless elegance of Sherwin Williams SW 9550 Mercurial. This rich and moody hue adds depth and character to any room it graces. Whether adorning the walls of a cozy study or a glamorous dining room, Mercurial brings a touch of luxury and drama. Let your space exude a sense of mystery and intrigue with this versatile color that pairs effortlessly with both modern and traditional design schemes. Elevate your home with the captivating allure of SW 9550 Mercurial.
Sherwin Williams SW 9550 on kitchen cabinets
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What are Sherwin Williams Mercurial undertones?
Mercurial 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:
#D1CCC6
RGB code:
209, 204, 198
Is Sherwin Williams Mercurial SW 9550 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 33°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 9550 Mercurial HSL code: 33, 11%, 80%
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 Mercurial
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Mercurial:
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 9550
Mercurial
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 Mercurial with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Sherwin Williams Mount Etna and Debonair.
LRV of Mercurial
Mercurial has an LRV of 61.03% and refers to Light colors that reflect most 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 61.03%, 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 | #d1ccc6 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 209, 204, 198 | |
| RGB Percent | 81.96%, 80.00%, 77.65% | |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 5.26% Value: 81.96% | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 11, 80) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.39 Yellow: 5.26 Key: 18.04 | |
| YIQ | Y: 204.811 I: 4.908 Q: -0.81 | |
| XYZ | X: 58.078 Y: 60.819 Z: 62.09 | |
| CIE Lab | L:82.281 a:0.663 b:3.599 | |
| CIE Luv | L:82.281 u:3.224 v:5.25 | |
| Decimal | 13749446 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.986, -3.543, 7.385 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9550 Mercurial
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