Sherwin Williams Moderate White SW 6140

What are Sherwin Williams Moderate White undertones?

The undertone of Moderate White 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Moderate White SW 6140 cool or warm?

warm

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

SW 6140 Moderate White HSL code: 35, 37%, 86%

• 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.
• 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 Moderate White

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 Moderate White:

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 6140
Moderate White

• SW 6091
  Reliable White

  

• SW 0053
  Porcelain

  

• SW 9696
  Pale Pink

  

• SW 7000
  Ibis White

  

• SW 7551
  Greek Villa

  

Darker shades

SW 6140
Moderate White

• SW 6122
  Camelback

  

• SW 6121
  Whole Wheat

  

• SW 7689
  Row House Tan

  

• SW 7697
  Safari

  

• SW 7555
  Patience

  

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

SW 6140
Moderate White

• 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 Moderate White

Moderate White has an LRV of 73.87% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#e9decf
RGB Decimal	233, 222, 207
RGB Percent	91.37%, 87.06%, 81.18%
HSV	Hue: 35° Saturation: 11.16% Value: 91.37%
HSL	hsl(35, 37, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.72 Yellow: 11.16 Key: 8.63
YIQ	Y: 223.579 I: 11.375 Q: -2.341
XYZ	X: 70.986 Y: 74.072 Z: 69.572
CIE Lab	L:88.957 a:1.245 b:8.698
CIE Luv	L:88.957 u:7.31 v:12.717
Decimal	15326927
Hunter Lab	86.065, -3.388, 12.317