Sherwin Williams Minimalist SW 9611

What are Sherwin Williams Minimalist undertones?

The undertone of Minimalist 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Minimalist SW 9611 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 35° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 9611 Minimalist HSL code: 35, 21%, 74%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Minimalist

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Minimalist:

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 9611
Minimalist

• SW 0054
  Twilight Gray

  

• SW 7634
  Pediment

  

• SW 7014
  Eider White

  

• SW 7029
  Agreeable Gray

  

• SW 9165
  Gossamer Veil

  

Darker shades

SW 9611
Minimalist

• SW 7506
  Loggia

  

• SW 9173
  Shiitake

  

• SW 6150
  Universal Khaki

  

• SW 7548
  Portico

  

• SW 7549
  Studio Taupe

  

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 Minimalist with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Sherwin Williams Tarragon and Rain Cloud.

SW 9611
Minimalist

• SW 9660
  Tarragon

  

• SW 9639
  Rain Cloud

  

• SW 9640
  Sea Mariner

  

• SW 6540
  Starry Night

  

• SW 6543
  Soulful Blue

  

• SW 9140
  Blustery Sky

  

• SW 9073
  Dusty Heather

  

LRV of Minimalist

Minimalist has an LRV of 52.36% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#cabead
RGB Decimal	202, 190, 173
RGB Percent	79.22%, 74.51%, 67.84%
HSV	Hue: 35° Saturation: 14.36% Value: 79.22%
HSL	hsl(35, 21, 74)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.94 Yellow: 14.36 Key: 20.78
YIQ	Y: 191.65 I: 12.614 Q: -2.752
XYZ	X: 50.312 Y: 52.401 Z: 46.988
CIE Lab	L:77.52 a:1.361 b:10.104
CIE Luv	L:77.52 u:8.147 v:14.343
Decimal	13287085
Hunter Lab	72.389, -2.618, 12.187