Sherwin Williams Mesmerize SW 6544

What are Sherwin Williams Mesmerize undertones?

The undertone of Mesmerize 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Mesmerize SW 6544 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 224° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6544 Mesmerize HSL code: 224, 14%, 42%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Mesmerize

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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Mesmerize:

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 6544
Mesmerize

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

Darker shades

SW 6544
Mesmerize

• SW 9690
  Mountain Fig

  

• SW 2739
  Charcoal Blue

  

• SW 2740
  Mineral Gray

  

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 Mesmerize with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 44, such as Sherwin Williams Original White and Palisade.

SW 6544
Mesmerize

• SW 7077
  Original White

  

• SW 7635
  Palisade

  

• SW 7026
  Griffin

  

• SW 7032
  Warm Stone

  

• SW 9550
  Mercurial

  

• SW 9608
  Habitat

  

• SW 7045
  Intellectual Gray

  

LRV of Mesmerize

Mesmerize has an LRV of 12.99% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5d657b
RGB Decimal	93, 101, 123
RGB Percent	36.47%, 39.61%, 48.24%
HSV	Hue: 224° Saturation: 24.39% Value: 48.24%
HSL	hsl(224, 14, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 24.39 Magenta: 17.89 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 51.76
YIQ	Y: 101.116 I: -11.837 Q: 5.154
XYZ	X: 12.742 Y: 13.064 Z: 20.584
CIE Lab	L:42.86 a:2.192 b:-13.303
CIE Luv	L:42.86 u:-5.232 v:-18.72
Decimal	6120827
Hunter Lab	36.144, -0.327, -8.464