Sherwin Williams Nutshell SW 6040

What are Sherwin Williams Nutshell undertones?

The undertone of Nutshell 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Nutshell SW 6040 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 18° thisdark purplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6040 Nutshell HSL code: 18, 9%, 42%

• 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 beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Nutshell

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 purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Nutshell:

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 6040
Nutshell

• SW 6004
  Mink

  

• SW 9167
  Polished Concrete

  

• SW 6011
  Chinchilla

  

• SW 6039
  Poised Taupe

  

• SW 6075
  Garret Gray

  

Darker shades

SW 6040
Nutshell

• SW 9580
  Cracked Pepper

  

• SW 7510
  Chateau Brown

  

• SW 6005
  Folkstone

  

• SW 7505
  Manor House

  

• SW 9605
  Clove

  

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 Nutshell with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Sherwin Williams Niebla Azul and Silver Lake.

SW 6040
Nutshell

• SW 9137
  Niebla Azul

  

• SW 9633
  Silver Lake

  

• SW 6222
  Riverway

  

• SW 6805
  Glass Bead

  

• SW 9634
  Morning at Sea

  

• SW 7625
  Mount Etna

  

• SW 9139
  Debonair

  

LRV of Nutshell

Nutshell has an LRV of 14.42% 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	#756761
RGB Decimal	117, 103, 97
RGB Percent	45.88%, 40.39%, 38.04%
HSV	Hue: 18° Saturation: 17.09% Value: 45.88%
HSL	hsl(18, 9, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.97 Yellow: 17.09 Key: 54.12
YIQ	Y: 106.502 I: 10.271 Q: 1.094
XYZ	X: 14.344 Y: 14.346 Z: 13.319
CIE Lab	L:44.725 a:4.457 b:5.416
CIE Luv	L:44.725 u:8.758 v:6.258
Decimal	7694177
Hunter Lab	37.876, 1.316, 5.663