Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac SW 6836

What are Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac undertones?

The undertone of Novel Lilac can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Novel Lilac SW 6836 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 300° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6836 Novel Lilac HSL code: 300, 20%, 70%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Novel Lilac

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac:

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 6836
Novel Lilac

• SW 6834
  Spangle

  

• SW 6835
  Euphoric Lilac

  

• SW 6972
  Joyful Lilac

  

Darker shades

SW 6836
Novel Lilac

• SW 6837
  Baroness

  

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 Novel Lilac with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 120, such as Sherwin Williams Kingston and Window Pane.

SW 6836
Novel Lilac

• SW 9677
  Kingston

  

• SW 6210
  Window Pane

  

• SW 9657
  Piedmont

  

• SW 9678
  Holly Glen

  

• SW 6476
  Glimmer

  

• SW 7742
  Agate Green

  

• SW 6440
  Courtyard

  

LRV of Novel Lilac

Novel Lilac has an LRV of 41.98% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#c2a4c2
RGB Decimal	194, 164, 194
RGB Percent	76.08%, 64.31%, 76.08%
HSV	Hue: 300° Saturation: 15.46% Value: 76.08%
HSL	hsl(300, 20, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 15.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.92
YIQ	Y: 176.39 I: 8.237 Q: 15.682
XYZ	X: 45.259 Y: 41.916 Z: 56.731
CIE Lab	L:70.813 a:16.251 b:-11.257
CIE Luv	L:70.813 u:15.291 v:-19.761
Decimal	12756162
Hunter Lab	64.743, 11.483, -6.633