SW 6971

Sherwin Williams Morning Glory

Sherwin Williams Morning Glory SW 6971 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Morning Glory paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6971. Find out if this gorgeous cold purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Morning Glory SW 6971
Color code:SW 6971
Color name:Morning Glory
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Morning Glory for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Morning Glory for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple color shade can create a unique space

Morning Glory for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark real bathrooms.

Morning Glory on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Morning Glory reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Morning Glory living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Morning Glory

Morning Glory SW 6971 has an LRV of 7.65% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 7.65% 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 Morning Glory undertones?

Blue is Sherwin Williams Morning Glory 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:

#3C4C80

RGB code:

60, 76, 128

Is Sherwin Williams Morning Glory SW 6971 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 226° this Purple refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6971 Morning Glory HSL code: 226, 36%, 37%

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.

  • Cool Purple shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Purple undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

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 Morning Glory:

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

Morning Glory SW 6971 vs Valiant Violet SW 6818

Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.

Sherwin Williams Morning Glory SW 6971 vs Sherwin Williams Valiant Violet SW 6818Sherwin Williams Morning Glory SW 6971
LRV: 7.65%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 6.23%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#3c4c80copy color code
RGB Decimal60, 76, 128copy color code
RGB Percent23.53%, 29.80%, 50.20%copy color code
HSVHue: 226° Saturation: 53.12% Value: 50.2%copy color code
HSLhsl(226, 36, 37)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 53.12 Magenta: 40.62 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.8copy color code
YIQY: 77.144 I: -26.244 Q: 12.798copy color code
XYZX: 8.343 Y: 7.687 Z: 21.46copy color code
CIE LabL:33.323 a:9.607 b:-31.352copy color code
CIE LuvL:33.323 u:-8.824 v:-43.489copy color code
Decimal3951744copy color code
Hunter lab27.726, 5.189, -26.483copy color code
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