SW 7740

Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag

Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag SW 7740 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Messenger Bag paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 7740. Find out if this gorgeous warm green paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:SW 7740
Color name:Messenger Bag
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Timeless Color Wall, 2021 Sanctuary

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LRV of Messenger Bag

Messenger Bag SW 7740 has an LRV of 17.74% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 17.74% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#7D745E

RGB code:

125, 116, 94

Is Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag SW 7740 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 43° this Green refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7740 Messenger Bag HSL code: 43, 14%, 43%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Green will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Green undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

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.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Messenger Bag SW 7740 vs High Tea SW 6159

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag SW 7740 vs Sherwin Williams High Tea SW 6159Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag SW 7740
LRV: 17.74%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 16.57%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Messenger Bag SW 7740 vs Verde Marrón SW 9124

What is the difference between these two paint colors. Let’s compare to see which might be right for you.

Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag SW 7740 vs Sherwin Williams Verde Marrón SW 9124Sherwin Williams Messenger Bag SW 7740
LRV: 17.74%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 18.22%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#7d745ecopy color code
RGB Decimal125, 116, 94copy color code
RGB Percent49.02%, 45.49%, 36.86%copy color code
HSVHue: 43° Saturation: 24.8% Value: 49.02%copy color code
HSLhsl(43, 14, 43)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.2 Yellow: 24.8 Key: 50.98copy color code
YIQY: 116.183 I: 12.433 Q: -4.943copy color code
XYZX: 16.723 Y: 17.659 Z: 13.114copy color code
CIE LabL:49.08 a:-0.343 b:13.437copy color code
CIE LuvL:49.08 u:6.748 v:17.133copy color code
Decimal8221790copy color code
Hunter lab42.023, -2.506, 10.913copy color code
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