Sherwin Williams Nuance SW 7049
| Official page: | Nuance SW 7049 |
| Code: | SW 7049 |
| Name: | Nuance |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well |
What color is Sherwin Williams Nuance?
Introducing Nuance (SW 7049) by Sherwin Williams - a versatile and calming hue that effortlessly adds a touch of elegance to any space. This soothing color pairs exceptionally well with soft whites, such as Pure White (SW 7005) and creamy neutrals like Alabaster (SW 7008), creating a harmonious and sophisticated palette. Nuance blends beautifully with earthy tones like Warm Stone (SW 7032) and rich, deep shades like Iron Ore (SW 7069), allowing for various design possibilities that exude timeless charm. Elevate your interiors with the subtle refinement of Sherwin Williams' Nuance.
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What are Sherwin Williams Nuance undertones?
Nuance has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#E2E0D6
RGB code:
226, 224, 214
Is Sherwin Williams Nuance SW 7049 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 50°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 7049 Nuance HSL code: 50, 17%, 86%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Nuance
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Nuance:
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 7049
Nuance
Darker shades
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 Nuance with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 230, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Nuance
Nuance has an LRV of 74.28% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 74.28%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e2e0d6 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 226, 224, 214 | |
| RGB Percent | 88.63%, 87.84%, 83.92% | |
| HSV | Hue: 50° Saturation: 5.31% Value: 88.63% | |
| HSL | hsl(50, 17, 86) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.88 Yellow: 5.31 Key: 11.37 | |
| YIQ | Y: 223.458 I: 4.405 Q: -2.689 | |
| XYZ | X: 70.155 Y: 74.335 Z: 74.252 | |
| CIE Lab | L:89.081 a:-1.069 b:5.133 | |
| CIE Luv | L:89.081 u:1.704 v:7.919 | |
| Decimal | 14868694 | |
| Hunter Lab | 86.218, -5.638, 9.291 | |
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