Sherwin Williams Night Owl SW 7061

What are Sherwin Williams Night Owl undertones?

The undertone of Night Owl can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Night Owl SW 7061 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 80° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 7061 Night Owl HSL code: 80, 3%, 38%

• 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.
• 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 Night Owl

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Night Owl:

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 7061
Night Owl

• SW 9164
  Illusive Green

  

• SW 6186
  Dried Thyme

  

• SW 6187
  Rosemary

  

• SW 9129
  Jade Dragon

  

Darker shades

SW 7061
Night Owl

• SW 6188
  Shade-Grown

  

• SW 6209
  Ripe Olive

  

• SW 6208
  Pewter Green

  

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 Night Owl with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 260, such as Sherwin Williams Wood Violet and Berry Cream.

SW 7061
Night Owl

• SW 6557
  Wood Violet

  

• SW 9075
  Berry Cream

  

• SW 6551
  Purple Passage

  

• SW 6558
  Plummy

  

• SW 6827
  Elation

  

• SW 6820
  Inspired Lilac

  

• SW 6824
  Forget-Me-Not

  

LRV of Night Owl

Night Owl has an LRV of 12.82% 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	#63655f
RGB Decimal	99, 101, 95
RGB Percent	38.82%, 39.61%, 37.25%
HSV	Hue: 80° Saturation: 5.94% Value: 39.61%
HSL	hsl(80, 3, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.98 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.94 Key: 60.39
YIQ	Y: 99.718 I: 0.736 Q: -2.29
XYZ	X: 11.864 Y: 12.786 Z: 12.666
CIE Lab	L:42.439 a:-2.01 b:3.125
CIE Luv	L:42.439 u:-0.804 v:4.337
Decimal	6514015
Hunter Lab	35.758, -3.35, 4.028