Sherwin Williams Moss Rose SW 6291

What are Sherwin Williams Moss Rose undertones?

The undertone of Moss Rose 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Moss Rose SW 6291 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 345° thisdark pinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6291 Moss Rose HSL code: 345, 20%, 52%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Moss Rose

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 dark pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Moss Rose:

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 6291
Moss Rose

• SW 6290
  Rosé

  

• SW 6298
  Concerto

  

• SW 9001
  Audrey's Blush

  

Darker shades

SW 6291
Moss Rose

• SW 6299
  Aged Wine

  

• SW 0072
  Deep Maroon

  

• SW 6292
  Berry Bush

  

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 Moss Rose with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 165, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Calico.

SW 6291
Moss Rose

• SW 6224
  Mountain Air

  

• SW 0017
  Calico

  

• SW 6217
  Topsail

  

• SW 6218
  Tradewind

  

• SW 9679
  Juniper

  

• SW 0018
  Teal Stencil

  

• SW 2810
  Rookwood Sash Green

  

LRV of Moss Rose

Moss Rose has an LRV of 19.55% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9e6d79
RGB Decimal	158, 109, 121
RGB Percent	61.96%, 42.75%, 47.45%
HSV	Hue: 345° Saturation: 31.01% Value: 61.96%
HSL	hsl(345, 20, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 31.01 Yellow: 23.42 Key: 38.04
YIQ	Y: 125.019 I: 25.343 Q: 14.1
XYZ	X: 23.02 Y: 19.588 Z: 20.652
CIE Lab	L:51.368 a:21.29 b:1.24
CIE Luv	L:51.368 u:30.217 v:-1.961
Decimal	10382713
Hunter Lab	44.258, 15.392, 3.314