Sherwin Williams Minute Mauve SW 7078

What are Sherwin Williams Minute Mauve undertones?

The undertone of Minute Mauve 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Minute Mauve SW 7078 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 9° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7078 Minute Mauve HSL code: 9, 7%, 80%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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.
• 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 Minute Mauve

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Minute Mauve:

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 7078
Minute Mauve

• SW 6266
  Discreet White

  

• SW 6274
  Destiny

  

• SW 6273
  Nouvelle White

  

Darker shades

SW 7078
Minute Mauve

• SW 0021
  Queen Anne Lilac

  

• SW 6010
  Flexible Gray

  

• SW 9159
  Auger Shell

  

• SW 0062
  Studio Mauve

  

• SW 6015
  Vaguely Mauve

  

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 Minute Mauve with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.

SW 7078
Minute Mauve

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

LRV of Minute Mauve

Minute Mauve has an LRV of 59.16% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#cfc9c8
RGB Decimal	207, 201, 200
RGB Percent	81.18%, 78.82%, 78.43%
HSV	Hue: 9° Saturation: 3.38% Value: 81.18%
HSL	hsl(9, 7, 80)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.9 Yellow: 3.38 Key: 18.82
YIQ	Y: 202.68 I: 3.897 Q: 0.958
XYZ	X: 57.042 Y: 59.209 Z: 63.051
CIE Lab	L:81.406 a:1.895 b:1.24
CIE Luv	L:81.406 u:3.499 v:1.523
Decimal	13617608
Hunter Lab	76.947, -2.335, 5.28