Sherwin Williams Nutshell SW 6040
| Official page: | Nutshell SW 6040 |
| Code: | SW 6040 |
| Name: | Nutshell |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2018 Sincerity |
What color is Sherwin Williams Nutshell?
Step into a world of warmth and sophistication with Sherwin Williams Nutshell (SW 6040). This luscious hue brings elegance and coziness to any space it graces, making it perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and dining areas. Nutshell's rich undertones create a welcoming atmosphere, while its versatility allows it to complement a range of design styles, from modern to traditional. Infuse your home with a touch of luxury and refinement by incorporating Nutshell (SW 6040) into your decor scheme. Let this inviting color envelop you in a sense of comfort and style that is both timeless and trendsetting.
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What are Sherwin Williams Nutshell undertones?
Nutshell has a clear red 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:
#756761
RGB code:
117, 103, 97
Is Sherwin Williams Nutshell SW 6040 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 18°, this dark purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 6040 Nutshell HSL code: 18, 9%, 42%
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 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:
| 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 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
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 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.
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?
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 14.42%, 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 | #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 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 6040 Nutshell
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