Sherwin Williams Obstinate Orange SW 6884

What are Sherwin Williams Obstinate Orange undertones?

The undertone of Obstinate Orange 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Obstinate Orange SW 6884 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 15° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 6884 Obstinate Orange HSL code: 15, 68%, 50%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Obstinate Orange

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 red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Obstinate Orange:

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 6884
Obstinate Orange

• SW 6620
  Rejuvenate

  

• SW 6619
  Sockeye

  

• SW 6626
  Sunset

  

• SW 6880
  Energetic Orange

  

• SW 6882
  Daredevil

  

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 Obstinate Orange with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 195, such as Sherwin Williams Open Air and Dark Night.

SW 6884
Obstinate Orange

• SW 6491
  Open Air

  

• SW 6237
  Dark Night

  

• SW 6530
  Revel Blue

  

• SW 9178
  In the Navy

  

• SW 7618
  Deep Sea Dive

  

• SW 6498
  Byte Blue

  

• SW 6499
  Stream

  

LRV of Obstinate Orange

Obstinate Orange has an LRV of 21.22% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#d7552a
RGB Decimal	215, 85, 42
RGB Percent	84.31%, 33.33%, 16.47%
HSV	Hue: 15° Saturation: 80.47% Value: 84.31%
HSL	hsl(15, 68, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 60.47 Yellow: 80.47 Key: 15.69
YIQ	Y: 118.968 I: 91.285 Q: 14.118
XYZ	X: 31.694 Y: 21.116 Z: 4.597
CIE Lab	L:53.076 a:48.983 b:49.456
CIE Luv	L:53.076 u:104.987 v:38.861
Decimal	14112042
Hunter Lab	45.952, 42.7, 26.235